Common sunstar
A species of Crossaster, Also known as Rose sun star Scientific name : Crossaster papposus Genus : Crossaster
Common sunstar, A species of Crossaster
Also known as:
Rose sun star
Botanical name: Crossaster papposus
Genus: Crossaster
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Description
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Description
It is reddish on top with concentric bands of white, pink, yellow, or dark red, and it is white on the underside. It is covered on top with brushlike spines, with the marginal spines somewhat larger. The thick, central disc is fairly large. This central disc has a netlike pattern of raised ridges. The mouth area is bare. It has relatively short arms which usually number eight to fourteen. Its radius can be up to 15 CM (6 Inches). The madreporite plate stands out clearly.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea stars Order
An order of starfish Family
Sun stars Genus
Crossaster Species
Common sunstar 
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