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Warty mesh sea star Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband).<br /> A sea star (Ophidiasteridae) to 15 cm (6 in.) in size. Five cilindrical arms. Whitish undercolor with tan banding superimposed by a net pattern. White central rosette formed by outlined tubercles.<br /> Habitat: West Pacific from Philippines to Loyalty Islands, also Japan. Nardoa tuberculata Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Warty mesh sea star

Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband).
A sea star (Ophidiasteridae) to 15 cm (6 in.) in size. Five cilindrical arms. Whitish undercolor with tan banding superimposed by a net pattern. White central rosette formed by outlined tubercles.
Habitat: West Pacific from Philippines to Loyalty Islands, also Japan.

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    Claire Hamilton
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    As with many of the other species...a very descriptive description!! Posted 9 years ago

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The Nardoa tuberculata

Nardoa tuberculata is a sea star in the Nardoa genus.

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Similar species: Valvatidan Sea Stars
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 4, 2016. Captured Oct 7, 2012 10:38.
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  • DC1400
  • f/7.9
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 4.7mm