Prickly Sea Star, Paulia horrida

Prickly Sea Star, Paulia horrida. Pictured stars wingspan: 13 cm (5.1 inches). Exceedingly rare. Identification courtesy of Dr. Chris Mah, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.

Family:  The Prickly Sea Star is a member of the Asterodiscididae Family of Asterodiscid Sea Stars.

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