
''Pycnopodia helianthoides'', commonly known as the sunflower seastar, is a large sea star found in the northeast Pacific. It is among the largest sea stars in the world, with a maximum armspan of 1 m. Sunflower seastars usually have 16 to 24 limbs; their color can vary widely. They are predatory, feeding mostly on sea urchins, clams, snails, and other small invertebrates.
Similar species: Forcipulatida
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Uploaded Aug 28, 2015. Captured Aug 28, 2015 10:04 in 3254 Northwest Esplanade, Seattle, WA 98117, USA.