Rainbow star
A species of Rainbow star, Also known as Painted star Scientific name : Orthasterias koehleri Genus : Rainbow star
Rainbow star, A species of Rainbow star
Also known as:
Painted star
Botanical name: Orthasterias koehleri
Genus: Rainbow star
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Description
The rainbow star is a large starfish, growing to a diameter of about 50 centimetres (20 in) with an arm length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in). It usually has five slender tapering arms and the aboral (upper) surface is pink or red with irregular patches or bands of darker red, orange or grey. The surface is covered with sharp white or mauve spines, each surrounded by a ring of pedicellariae, tiny pincer-like organs.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea stars Order
Forcipulatidan sea stars Family
Asteriid sea stars Genus
Rainbow star Species
Rainbow star 
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