Cushion Starfish

Cushion starfish in a rockpool in Cornwall

  • Image ID 56096100
  • Production Year 2018
  • Length 00:00:09
  • Production Company Hydro Motion Media
  • ResolutionHD
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

The cushion starfish (Culcita novaeguineae) is a small starfish that grows up to 5 cm, with 5 short, broad arms (rarely 4 or 6).True to its name, it has a puffy, cushion-like appearance. This species is commonly found in rock pools along many UK coasts.


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Hydro Motion Media