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July 21, 2020: Cookie Star

During the Windows to the Deep 2019 expedition, one sea star species frequently encountered was the goniasterid sea star, Plinthaster dentatus, sometimes called a “cookie” or “ravioli” star. This species has been recorded in many trawl-collected specimen records in the past, but what made observations of this species during this expedition significant were the numerous feeding observations made. In this image, several sea stars and a sea urchin are seen feeding on a sponge.

Image courtesy of NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Windows to the Deep 2019. Download larger version (jpg, 588 KB).

During the Windows to the Deep 2019 expedition, one sea star species frequently encountered was the goniasterid sea star, Plinthaster dentatus, sometimes called a “cookie” or “ravioli” star. This species has been recorded in many trawl-collected specimen records in the past, but what made observations of this species during this expedition significant were the numerous feeding observations made. In this image, several sea stars and a sea urchin are seen feeding on a sponge.

From: A FIVE Star Salute for the Fourth of July!