Starfish

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum length: 26 cm (radius of the arms). Appearance: The colour on the upper side can vary greatly. They can be red, yellow, violet, brown or blue. Depth: 0-200 m. Environment: Hard and soft bottoms. Can be found in large numbers on mussel and oyster banks. Classification: The starfish are part of the starfish group under the group echinodermata (spiny-skinned).

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