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A brisingid starfish, Hymenodiscus sp

Description

A brisingid starfish, Hymenodiscus sp., with thirteen arms. Arms in the upperleft quadrant appear to be regenerating.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150921T210005Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, ESE of Johnston Atoll, Lone Cone

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana