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Pycnopodia helianthoides
A juvenile sunflower sea star. They are relatively swift moving for an echinoderm. This one is colored grey-purple with a pale tan underside. My hand is in the first photo for size comparison. The video demonstrated movement in the animal.
Juvenile.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2010
Submitted on Dec 29, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks! It was indeed a treasure to find. Little cutie. :3
Great find!