Predatory snakestar
SKU 29507 Category Deep-sea Invertebrates Tags beautiful, Calm open ocean, clouds, Pacific Ocean, scenic, sea-scape, sunset, surface, tranquil
Image ID: | 29507 |
Common Name: | Predatory snakestar |
Scientific Name: | Ophiopsammus maculatus |
Description: | The large predatory snake star, Ophiopsammus maculata. It ambushes prey, such as squat lobsters (Munida gregaria), and is surprising active for an echinoderm. |
Location: | Otago shelf, New Zealand |
Keywords: | Snakestar, Ophiopsammus maculatus, predator, brittlestar, New Zealand, Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea, red |
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