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Description
The fat bodied, short-armed starfish Hippasteria imperialis. The body appearsto be about 10-12 centimeters across and the projecting legs about 5-6centimeters in length. (Image credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana)
Credit
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana
Display Date
20150902T003416Z
Location
Pacific Ocean, Swordfish Seamount
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana