Starfish, Cushion star
Description
Patiriella regularis. Cushion star. A small sized starfish. It is orange in colour. The has five small arms that come off from a large central body. The upper surface has some darkening. It is arched up possibly as a result of drying out.
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They
are
found
in
midtide
below
the
rocky
shore.
They
are
carnivorous
eating
almost
anything
that
is
not
quick
to
escape.
Accession number
A101.049
Collection type
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