Dalmatian linckia
A species of Linckia, Also known as Multicolor sea star, Spotted linckia Scientific name : Linckia multifora Genus : Linckia
Dalmatian linckia, A species of Linckia
Also known as:
Multicolor sea star, Spotted linckia
Botanical name: Linckia multifora
Genus: Linckia
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Description
Description
Linckia multifora has a small disk and five long, slim cylindrical arms that taper slightly towards the tips. The colour is variable and includes brown, pink, red, or gray with small red spots. The surface has a rough texture and is covered in granulations. This starfish can grow to a diameter of 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm).
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Photo By Ahmed Abdul Rahman and Frédéric Ducarme for MDC Seamarc Maldives , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea stars Order
An order of starfish Family
Ophidiasteridae Genus
Linckia Species
Dalmatian linckia