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Vermilion Star and Feather Star
9 of 11 from Namu to Spider Anchorage |
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| Mediaster aequalis (Vermilion Star), Florometra serratissima (Feather Star) |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 2nd, 2001 |
| Film: | Fuji Velvia 50 (slide) |
| Focal Length: | 50mm |
| Lens: | 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor |
| Region: | North America, Canada, British Columbia |
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species related to Mediaster aequalis (Vermilion Star)
species related to Florometra serratissima (Feather Star) |
| Tag: | BC fauna |
| Larger image: | 2000 x 1334 |
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Mike brought us back some samples! The bright orange star is a Vermilion Star - I incorrectly identified it as a bat star. Bat stars have a distinctive mark in there center of the star which is missing here. The feather star (above right) is very cool - it can swim through the water by moving it's arms - much faster than bottom dwelling stars. Fossils have been measured up to 25 meters long!
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 at 14:13:47