Giant Sea Star [Macrothea gigantea]
Description
The Giant Sea Star, or Macrothea gigantea, is a larger species within the Macrothea genus. It can reach up to a meter in diameter and is characterized by its large, robust arms and thick, leathery skin. This species is typically found in deeper waters among rocky substrates. The Giant Sea Star is an opportunistic feeder, consuming a range of food from algae to slow-moving invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Macrothea
Macrothea
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