Blue Sea Star [Trachytedania europa]
Description
The Blue Sea Star is a species of starfish in the genus Trachytedania. It is characterized by its vibrant blue color and five arm structure. They are typically found in the shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are nocturnal and prefer sandy or muddy substrates where they feed mainly on detritus and small organisms. The blue color of this marine species serves as a form of protection against predation.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Tedaniidae
Tedaniidae
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| Genus |
Trachytedania
Trachytedania
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