Cushion Star [Asterina gibbosa]
Description
The Cushion Star is a small and common sea star species found across the coasts of Europe. Its color varies from green, brown, to purple, and it measures up to 6 cm. It is often found in shallow water, usually under rocks, and is known for its distinctive, cushion-like shape. It feeds on algae and detritus.
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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