Cushion Sea Star [Culcita novaeguineae]
Description
The Cushion Sea Star, also known as the Pillow Star, is a large species of starfish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a unique, inflated appearance that resembles a pillow or cushion, and its color can range from green to brown. It inhabits coral reefs and seagrass beds, feeding on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Velutinids
Velutinidae
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| Genus |
Cushion Snails
Triviella
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