- Sea starAstropecten irregularis is a sea star of the family Astropectinidae1. It is also known as Sand sea star (A. i. pontoporeus)1. The starfish has a stiff flattened body and can grow up to 20 cm in diameter2. It has 5 short tapering arms, with a double series of large square plates and a horizontal row of long pointed spines at the edge of each arm3. Astropecten irregularis lives on mobile seabed (sandy, muddy or gravel seabed) and remains largely buried under sediment during the day1. It is a burrowing starfish that lives on sands and muddy sands, particularly on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast4.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Astropecten irregularis is a sea star of the family Astropectinidae. Common names include Sand sea star (A. i. pontoporeus). Habitat and behaviour Starfishes of genus Astropecten live on mobile seabed (sandy, muddy or gravel seabed), and they remain largely buried under sediment during the day.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astropecten_irregularisSummary Description Astropecten irregularis has a stiff flattened body. It can grow up to 20 cm in diameter. The dorsal surface appears finely granular. The under surface of this starfish is pale, however the upper surface can appear sandy, yellow orange, pink or brown.www.marlin.ac.uk/species/detail/2013Astropecten irregularis Description: A rigid star-shaped starfish with 5 short tapering arms. At the edge of each arm there is a double series of large square plates and a horizontal row of long pointed spines.www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/species.asp?item=Z…Astropecten irregularis (Pennant, 1777) Family: A burrowing starfish that lives on sands and muddy sands, particularly on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast. It has declined rapidly, probably due to impact from bottom fishing.www.habitas.org.uk/priority/species.asp?Item=626
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Astropecten irregularis is a sea star of the family Astropectinidae. Common names include Sand sea star (A. i. pontoporeus). Starfishes of genus Astropecten live on mobile seabed (sandy, muddy or gravel seabed), and they remain largely buried under sediment during the day. During the late afternoon and the night, … See more
This species lives in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean, but the two populations show differences in superomarginal plates. … See more
• Asterias aranciaca O.F. Mueller, 1776 (Synonym according to Sladen (1889))
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WebAstropecten irregularis has a stiff flattened body. It can grow up to 20 cm in diameter. The dorsal surface appears finely granular. The under surface of this starfish is pale, however …
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De kamster of gewone kamster (Astropecten irregularis) is een kamster uit de familie Astropectinidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd, als Asterias irregularis, in 1777 gepubliceerd door Thomas Pennant. Deze kamster komt onder andere voor langs de Nederlandse kust.
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WebSubspecies Astropecten irregularis irregularis (Pennant, 1777) Subspecies Astropecten irregularis pentacanthus (Delle Chiaje, 1827) Subspecies Astropecten irregularis …
Astropecten irregularis - SeaLifeBase
WebLife cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae. Members of the class Asteroidea exhibit both asexual (regeneration and clonal) …
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WebAbstract. Astropecten irregularis is an important predator in the structure and organization of subtidal soft-sediment communities. Seasonal changes in the population dynamics of A. …
Sand Star - Astropecten irregularis
WebCharacteristics: The sand star can reach a diameter of 20 cm. The five arms are short and the flattened body seems stiff when touching it. The upper (dorsal) side comes in shades of pink, pale reddish violet or orange. The …
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WebAstropecten irregularis Description: A rigid star-shaped starfish with 5 short tapering arms. At the edge of each arm there is a double series of large square plates and a horizontal …
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WebJun 6, 2013 · Sea stars are ubiquitous predators with diverse diets that play functionally important roles in the benthos. In this study, we examined the diet and the ecological …
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WebThe sand star astropecten irregularis (Pennant, 1777) is a very common species in the Adriatic Sea. This study establishes the distribution, biomass and abundance of that …
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