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Sun star (Heliaster helianthus)

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC
Madrid, Spain

It is named for its many arms, 24 in this particular specimen. It is from Chilean Pacific.

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  • Title: Sun star (Heliaster helianthus)
  • Creator Lifespan: 0/0
  • Type: Dry specimens
  • Scientific name: Heliaster helianthus
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC

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