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Description
The starfish Hippasteria muscipula - note the little black dot at the end of the arm. This is a starfish eye, at least in shallow water able to discern shadesof light. (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
20150923T235805Z
Location
Pacific Ocean, Mid Karin Ridge
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana