Northern Sea Star (Asterias vulgaris)

Common name:   northern sea star Scientific name:  Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available all year Colors:   red, brown, purple, green Size:   6” - 8” Collected:  by hand Q
Common name:   northern sea star Scientific name:  Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available all year Colors:   red, brown, purple, green Size:   6” - 8” Collected:  by hand Quantity:  sold

Common name: northern sea star Scientific name: Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available

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Sea Stars of E. Canada and New England

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Sea Stars of E. Canada and New England

Common name: northern sea star Scientific name: Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available

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Northern Sea Star, Asterias vulgaris, stranded upside down,on the beach, Lavalette, New Jersey Stock Photo - Alamy

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Northern Sea Star

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