Fragile Star
Linckia columbiae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 10 cm
This sea star sheds an arm when grabbed, then grows a whole new body from the cast off limb, turning escape into a way of cloning itself. It lives from the intertidal down to about a hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Ophidiasteridae › Linckia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 378630.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fragile Star live?
- The Fragile Star (Linckia columbiae) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Fragile Star get?
- The Fragile Star grows to about 10 cm.