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Cushion Starfish

Cushion Star Asterina gibbosa
The cushion star is the most common starfish found on rocky shores, typically under rocks around the low tide mark.

It is a small creature reaching only 2 inches.

It has small stubby limbs. The colour varies depending on the actual habitat but is often green, orange to brown.

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