I took this photo of a seastar near Orcas Island this summer and am having trouble identifying it. Anyone know what it is?
Thanks
Seastar ID Help
Seastar ID Help
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Re: Seastar ID Help
Why yes! It's an Armpit Blood Star, Henricia sp. How do I know this? From Greg Jensen's new invertebrate book, "Beneath Pacific Tides". YAY for new books!
Janna Nichols
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Seen any cool critters lately?
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Re: Seastar ID Help
Thanks Janna!
I have his crab books and his free sculpin book. I will order this one now.
I have his crab books and his free sculpin book. I will order this one now.
Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.