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Chocolate Chip Sea Star P. nodosus possess rows of spines or &quot;horns&quot;; black conical points arranged in a single row, radially on the dorsal side, which may erode and become blunt. These dark protrusions are used to scare away possible predators, by looking frightening or dangerous. More on: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protoreaster_nodosus" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protoreaster_nodosus</a><br /> Seen in the area of Sihanoukville, Cambodia (May, 2011). Cambodia,Geotagged,Horned Sea Star,Protoreaster nodosus,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Chocolate Chip Sea Star

P. nodosus possess rows of spines or "horns"; black conical points arranged in a single row, radially on the dorsal side, which may erode and become blunt. These dark protrusions are used to scare away possible predators, by looking frightening or dangerous. More on: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protoreaster_nodosus
Seen in the area of Sihanoukville, Cambodia (May, 2011).

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    A wonderful star Posted 3 years ago

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The Horned Sea Star

''Protoreaster nodosus'', commonly known as the horned sea star or chocolate chip sea star,...hieroglyph snipped... is a species of sea star found in the warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. They are sometimes seen in the marine aquarium trade.

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Similar species: Valvatidan Sea Stars
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Uploaded Jan 13, 2016. Captured Feb 24, 2011 08:40 in Kaoh Puos Rd, Krong Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/3.5
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO50
  • 4.68mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.