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Giant sea star

Protoreaster nodosus

Description:

It makes its home on rocky shores near the low tide mark. It preys on mollusks. It can grow as large as 24 inches in diameter. Its color varies from brown to red or purple.

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KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago
Chocolate chip starfish
Protoreaster nodosus Protoreaster nodosus


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Romblon, Philippines

Spotted on Jan 10, 2011
Submitted on Aug 18, 2011

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