APHOTOMARINE
An Educational Photographic Resource and Stock Image Library
of the Sea, Maritime Environment, Marine and Rockpool Life in the
Coastal Waters of South-West England by David Fenwick.
Asterina gibbosa - Cushion Star (Starfish Images)
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Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- top view 1
Asterina gibbosa
- top view 1
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- top view 2
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- top view 3
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- top view 4
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- underside 1
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- underside 2
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- group top view 1
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- group underside 1
Cushion Star
Asterina gibbosa
- starfish with eggs 1
A common species found under stones in middleshore rockpools across the south-west of England. The species also has a much rarer relative the Green Starlet or Small Cushion Star (Asterina phylactica). Both species can be found together, so please preserve the habitat of this species by making sure all stones are carefully returned to the same position and same way up as they were found.
Scientific and European Names:
Asterina gibbosa, Cushion Star, Gibbous Starlet, Funfeckstern, Vijfhoekige zeester, Asterie bossue, Estrella de capitan, Stella cuscinetto.
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