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Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata)
Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata)
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Title: Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata)

Description: A Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata) moves slowly along the bottom near some bright green algae (Caulerpa racemosa).

Location: VI, USA

Date Taken: Jan 18 2010

Photographer: Caroline Rogers , U.S. Geological Survey


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Type: JPEG image - 3.79 MB
Dimensions: 2106 x 1508
Resolution: 72 dpi

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