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Eukarya |
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
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Echinodermata |
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Asteroidea |
| Order |
Spinulosida |
| Family |
Solasteridae |
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| Genus |
Solaster |
| Species |
endeca |
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Northern Sun star |
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| In this video, predation of a Psolus chitinoides by a northern sun star is examined and discussed by Laura and Nadege. |
One of the frames from the video on predation on the Psolus chitinoides |
Northern Sun Star |
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We see these occasionally at Race Rocks in the subtidal areas.Their favorite prey are various species of sea cucumber. Their puffy arms distinguish them from other orange stars. They can grow to 40 cm. across.
Reference: Lamb and Hanby, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest.
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This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students, faculty, staff and volunteers of Lester B. Pearson College
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Date: 2009 |
Garry Fletcher |
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