Red knob sea star
A species of Protoreaster, Also known as African sea star Scientific name : Protoreaster lincki Genus : Protoreaster
Red knob sea star, A species of Protoreaster
Also known as:
African sea star
Botanical name: Protoreaster lincki
Genus: Protoreaster
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Description
Red knob sea star (Protoreaster lincki) owes its name to the knobby red protrusions sprouting from its body, which are connected to one another via thick red striations. Humans are most likely to encounter this species in shallow tidal pools or in aquaria, where it is a popular species due to its distinctive coloring and appearance.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea stars Order
An order of starfish Family
Cushion stars and allies Genus
Protoreaster Species
Red knob sea star 
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