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Crown sea star
Asterina coronata
Family Asterinidae

These sea stars can be quite common at times. They are only seen at night when they are seen among the seagrasses and seaweeds. Even so, they are hard to spot as most blend in with the sand and mud. Some, however, were bright orange!
See also ...
Sea stars in general
Echinoderms in general 		 
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The more usual camouflaged colour

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A bright orange one!
quick facts
Diameter with arms about 5cm, often seen in the seagrass lagoon at night

Classification:
Class Asteroidea
Phylum Echinodermata
 

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