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The fat bodied, short-armed starfish Hippasteria imperialis

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.

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