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Astrospartus mediterranea |
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Basket star |
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Gorgonenhaupt |
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Medusahoofd |
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Tête de méduse |
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Mediterráneo Gorgonocephalus |
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Gorgonocefalo |
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The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally found on the reef
The species lives attached to a sea fan or hydroids
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 30 and 800 Meters.
Rare 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 : 80 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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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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