Mediaster aequalis

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Mediaster aequalis

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea
Order: Valvatida
Family: Goniasteridae
Genus: Mediaster
Species: M. aequalis
Binomial name
Mediaster aequalis
Stimpson

Mediaster aequalis is one of the smaller sea stars, ranging in size from three to seven inches. It is found on many types of beaches at very low tides. Found along the west coast of North America, ranging from Alaska to California. Also known as the Vermillion sea star.


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