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> Sea Stars > Astropecten sp.
Family Astropectinidae
HAWAII
Astropecten
sp.
Haleiwa, Oahu, 100 feet |
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SPINY
SAND STAR
Uncommon in sand in deep
water.
Attains at least 3 inches. This may be Astropecten polyacanthus
or Astropecten hawaiiensis. Positive identification
requires detailed skeletal examination. |
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