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Astrophyton muricatum |
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Giant basket star |
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Gorgonenhaupt |
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Reusachtige mand zee ster |
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Astrophyton géant; Ophiure tête de méduse; |
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Estrella canasta gigante;Abanico de mar;Cancer de mar |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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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 1 and 70 Meters.
Common 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 : 60 cm
Number of arms : 0
Maximum age known : 0 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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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