Basket star

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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. Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

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

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