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Dwarf Cushion Star

Parvulastra exigua

Classification

Parvulastra exigua, or the dwarf cushion star is a species of sea star in the family Asterinidae. It can be found in temperate intertidal marine communities from geographically widespread sites around the southern hemisphere (including South Africa and Australia). Description Parvulastra exigua has pentagonal body with no obvious protruding arms.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 6France · 2