Please can someone tell me what this is? It is certainly not the usual star fish which has only five limbs, but I have been unable to identify it through Google. It was found on the shore at low tide on the Deben estuary in Suffolk at the point where the river joins the North Sea. It measures approximately 11cms in diameter.
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Sorry, don’t know much about whats in the sea, but it sure is one of natures wonders!
That was exactly my feeling, Bente!
Certainly looks like a starfish, though I’ve never seen one like it. Sort of a sunfish.
You’re almost there, Elena, but not quite! I think 8 out of 10 would be fair!
According to one website, this belongs to the Solasteridae species of starfish. Crossaster papposus or Rose Star to give its full name.
Thanks Sue, you’ve solved my problem! I followed up the links you suggested and I’m sure you’re spot on. If I could award a medal I would!
You’re more than welcome!
i believe it’s called a common sunstar!
http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=echinodermata&id=51
That’s correct Nitzus. Thanks for your help.
Looks like Sun is exhausted and shrunk and has crashed on this rock.
That’s certainly what had happened to this little fellow!
Very cute little creature!
Just so!