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A Closeup of the Ventral Surface of Dermasterias imbricata, the Leather Star This closeup shows the madreporite which filters the sea water entering the body of the sea star. Canada,Dermasterias imbricata,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

A Closeup of the Ventral Surface of Dermasterias imbricata, the Leather Star

This closeup shows the madreporite which filters the sea water entering the body of the sea star.

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The Leather Star

The leather star is a starfish in the family Asteropseidae found at depths to 100 m off the western seaboard of North America.

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Similar species: Valvatidan Sea Stars
Species identified by gary fast
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By gary fast

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2018. Captured Jul 26, 2018 11:51 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/22.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO1250
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.