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Knobby star

Pisaster giganteous

Description:

This is likely the most beautiful starfish i have found. It is spiny, and bright purple. I have it classified as an ochre sea star but im not quite positive that this is what it is. Remarkable.

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BlueFerns
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BlueFerns

Monterey, California, USA

Spotted on Feb 28, 2011
Submitted on Feb 28, 2011

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