Guilding's sea star, Linckia guildingiWe took an underwater photography trip to the Philippines in December 2016. We returned in Novmber 2024.
Sea stars are star-shaped echinoderms, having a central disk and (usually) five arms. They have tube feet operated by a hydraulic system and a mouth at the center of the lower oral surface. Most can regenerate damaged parts and can shed arms for defense.
Guilding's sea star, Linckia guildingi
Luzon sea star, Echinaster luzonicus
Hairy brittlestar, Ophiothrix sp.
Peppermint (necklace) sea star, Fromia monilis
Blue linckia (star), Linckia laevigata
Cushion star, Culcita novaeguineae
Speckled sea star (luidia), Ludia maculata
Chocolate chip (horned) sea star, Protoreaster nodosus
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