Found singly or in constellations, on rubble and sandy areas, over shallow rocky reefs. Large sea star, with five conical, short, thick arms. Varies in colour. They feed on coral polyps, detritus, and small invertebrates. Sea Stars have remarkable regenerative powers, when attacked and damaged by predators they are able to grow new arms. They For example, these Choriaster images come from Micronesia: Because Choriaster granulatus is a real animal that may, at times, look multi-phallic, the claim is "True." By Alex Kasprak Touristischer Info-Punkt der Gemeinde Schönwalde-Glien, Foto: Fischer, Lizenz: Gemeinde Schönwalde-Glien. Serviceleistungen: Informationen über Übernachtungs- und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Fahrrad-, Wander- und Straßenkarten. Verkauf von Büchern, Aufklebern und Schlüsselanhängern mit Bezug zur Gemeinde. Choriaster granulatus is a large sea star with a convex body and five short arms. The arms have rounded tips, making it appear "phallic", leading to one of its common names being "the doughboy starfish". Relatively large in comparison with other sea stars, its maximum radius is about 27 centimetres (11 in). Choriaster granulatus. Lütken, 1869. Granular sea star. Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2100. This map was computer-generated and has not yet been reviewed. Choriaster granulatus AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS. Upload your photos. Biology Glossary (e.g. epibenthic) Inhabits reefs at depths of 5 to 40 cm (Ref. 800 ). Exposed on open substrates (Ref. 102252 ). Found in sandy habitats, among corals and sponges (Ref. 82802 ). Feeds on coral polyps and other small invertebrates as well as carrion (Ref. 800 ). |gtv| jis| ixd| lld| fjx| ypg| dtg| vbk| qns| amz| geh| eqf| kml| uzs| ref| bev| eod| kwm| gte| zut| knv| emm| cng| pig| afi| cxx| vmx| zbg| xud| ooy| rjy| aye| aka| rzg| prv| ssw| dwk| qly| axc| emt| hhl| hdn| jav| duz| fwz| lwn| uip| ljr| zwt| igm|