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Marthasterias glacialis |
Distribution |
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Spiny starfish |
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Eisseestern |
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Ijszeester |
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Etoile de mer glaciaire |
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Estrella espinosa común |
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Martasterias |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 1 and 180 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 70 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Mollusks - Crustaceans - Carrion
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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