Astropecten articulatus Margined Sea Star Ventral Close-up

     This species is a well known molluscivore and thousands of tiny specimens have been collected through a close examination the gut contents. During certain times of the year, they can be found alive on northeast Florida beaches in large numbers.

Astropecten articulatus Margined Sea Star Ventral Close-up

Mayport Naval Station Beach, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida 12/12/2008 (about 100 mm.)