Basket star Komodo National Park Indonesia

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Basket star (Astroboa nuda) commonly found at night with its rays fully extended into areas of current. It removes plankton from the water column by filter feeding. During the day it hides under coral heads and its crevices.

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Komodo National Park Rinca Indonesia
Photo credit: © Georgette Apol / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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