Sea Stars or Starfish
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This starfish was attached to the glass at the Denver Aquarium. It moved ever so slowly across the glass, and the fish that seemingly rested on its dorsal surface moved right along with it
I never shy away from holding natures critters in my hands,
These were in big tanks with other Sea crustaceans at the Oktoberfest festival, all from Oyster bay.
Great education for kids to see and hold them.
A small starfish on the beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
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My brother-in-law spotted this stranded starfish at the Jacob's Ladder pebble beach in Sidmouth. To my best knowledge, it was the first ever starfish I saw in the wild (albeit not alive anymore).
Selective coloring...
Explore # 6 November 24 2008
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Starfish cacti (Stapelia grandiflora) are also more morbidly called the carrion flower. These stinky, but spectacular, plants share similar traits to those from the carnivorous family in that they possess insect attracting flora (but are not carnivorous), which range in size from a couple of inches (5 cm.) high to plants that bear 12-inch (30 cm.) wide flowers. This plant species is native to South Africa, so growing starfish flowers usually requires warm, humid temperatures or a specialized greenhouse environment.
Another image from my trip to Cayo Guillermo last month, this one a starfish taken in the shallow waters along the coast.
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Starfish cacti (Stapelia grandiflora) are also more morbidly called the carrion flower. These stinky, but spectacular, plants share similar traits to those from the carnivorous family in that they possess insect attracting flora (but are not carnivorous), which range in size from a couple of inches high to plants that bear 12-inch wide flowers. This plant species is native to South Africa, so growing starfish flowers usually requires warm, humid temperatures or a specialized greenhouse environment.
These plants aren’t exactly cactus but are members of the succulent group of plants. They are soft stemmed plants without spines, spreading out from a central point. These are thickly skinned and resemble carrion flesh.
Starfish flower cactus may produce amazing five-petaled flowers that exude a rather unpleasant odor. The scent attracts flies and other insects, which pollinate the blooms. Flowers are red to brown and may be mottled with a couple of colors.
The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. San Marino. California.
It was so neat seeing all these starfish on a boat tour in Seward Alaska. The waves would come in and out and expose them.
Some interesting facts: sea stars are not fish; there are thousands of sea star species; not all starfish have four arms; they can regenerate arms; they are protected by armour; they don't have blood; they eat with their stomachs inside out; they have eyes,...
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Many, many years ago in Europe, I had a plant like this and at one point it too flowered - a very smelly affair, given that I lived in an apartment. at the time! Here, in our garden in Brazzaville, this flower definitely comes into its own.
Starfish cactus, stapelia gigantea or stapelia grandiflora, not sure?
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
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Reef starfish (Stichaster australis) is a species of starfish found in the South Pacific Ocean around New Zealand. The carnivorous starfish plays an important part in reducing the expansion of mussels. Without their predation, the mussels would overwhelm the area, threatening biodiversity.
Starfish and anenomes at the Montreal Biodome in Canada… The museum of enclosed ecosystems, located at Olympic Park, is home to 2,500 animals and more than 800 plant species.
These little beauties are rather difficult to photograph. I went extremely low as I wanted the horizon integrated (at least in this instance). Trying to hold the camera levelled wasn't easy and ears and half the eye was observing incoming waves. Each wave coming near moved the stars so the game started again. Needless to say it is hot, humid and sand sticks everywhere.
Starfish or sea stars are echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. The names "starfish" and "sea star" essentially refer to members of the class Asteroidea.
About 1,800 living species of starfish occur in all the world's oceans, including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Southern Ocean regions. Starfish occur across a broad depth range from the intertidal to abyssal depths of greater than 6,000 metres (20,000 ft).
Scientists have undertaken the difficult task of replacing the beloved starfish’s common name with sea star because, well, the starfish is not a fish. It’s an echinoderm.
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It was good to see so many starfish. Their population declined rapidly, and to extinction concerning levels, years ago. The cause has never been clearly determined. We were in Bandon a couple of weeks ago, and I saw more starfish than I have in a long time. Hopefully a comeback, which would be a very good thing for coastal ecology.
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Just a starfish arriving at the port of Wellington, NZ and not at all related to the starship of the same name which will be the Federation flagship and in service from 2245 to 2285 AD so the internet tells me.
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There continues to be widespread concern, on the West coast, of starfish wasting syndrome. Altho' a virus has been implicated, it is thought that there may be multilple, or combined factors that account for the mass die-off of stars.
On this unseasonably warm day, while I was really enjoying taking pictures at the beach, I was reminded that higher than normal water temperatures are also considered a possible cause.
Is this another sensitive indicator species forecasting further damage to the environment, due to rising temperatures?
I hope not.
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