Common starfish (Asterias rubens) feeding on mussels, UK.

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Species also known as Common sea star or Sugar starfish. Also present Plumose anemones (Metridium dianthus) and Breadcrumb sponge (Halichondria panacea). Scottish coastal waters.

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Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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