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CROSSASTER PAPPOSUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Universal entry(ies)
Crossaster papposus
Latin
CONT

The spiny sunstar is a very large, stocky sea star with 8 to 16 short, cone-shaped arms (usually 12 to 14). Short spines are clearly visible on its surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Crossaster papposus
Latin
CONT

Le soleil de mer épineux est une très grosse étoile de mer trapue possédant de 8 à 16 bras courts (mais généralement de 12 à 14) et de forme conique. Des piquants courts et bien distincts sont visibles sur sa surface.

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