Mosaic Sea Star [Sericolophus mosaicus]
Description
The Mosaic Sea Star, native to the Indo-Pacific region, gets its name from the unique, mosaic-like patterns on its exterior. This species is commonly found in warm, shallow waters, often hiding under rocks and coral during the day and emerging at night to feed on small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
|
| Family |
Farreidae
Farreidae
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| Genus |
Sericolophus
Sericolophus
|