Pycnopodia helianthoides (415301729)
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Summary[edit] Description: This is the fastest and largest sea star (up to 42 inches) which may have 20-27 arms. It preys on large clams and crustaceans. Its arms easily break off as seen by this example. Date: 16 February 2007, 16:12. Source: Pycnopodia helianthoides. Author: Jerry Kirkhart from Los Osos, Calif.
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- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Opisthokonta (opisthokonts)
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- Asterozoa
- Asteroidea (sea stars)
- Forcipulatida
- Asteriidae
- Pycnopodia
- Pycnopodia helianthoides (Sunflower star)
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