Biscuit sea star
A species of Tosia, Also known as Common biscuit star Scientific name : Tosia australis Genus : Tosia
Biscuit sea star, A species of Tosia
Also known as:
Common biscuit star
Botanical name: Tosia australis
Genus: Tosia
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Description
Description
The scientific name of the species was published in 1840 by John Edward Gray. The species has five very short arms and a body that is set at the top with hard plates. It grows up to 10 cm wide and occurs in the waters off the southern Australian coast.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea stars Order
An order of starfish Family
Biscuit stars Genus
Tosia Species
Biscuit sea star