(photo by TheMarque) The Royal Starfish...

July 22nd
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(photo by TheMarque)
The Royal Starfish (Astropecten articulatus) gets its name from its dominantly purple color (purple is associated with royalty), and is unmistakable with its orange trimming. These starfish are commonly found along the southeastern coast of the united states. For more information concerning starfish, visit these previous posts.

The Royal Starfish (Astropecten articulatus) gets its name from its dominantly purple color (purple is associated with royalty), and is unmistakable with its orange trimming. These starfish are commonly found along the southeastern coast of the united states. For more information concerning starfish, visit these previous posts.

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