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Deep-sea Sunstar

Solasteridae

Deep sea Deep-sea Sunstar specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

10–2,000 m (33–6,500 ft)

Size

Up to 40 cm (16 in)

Habitat

Seafloor

Diet

Other sea stars and sea cucumbers

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a voracious predator that hunts other sea stars and sea cucumbers."

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Deep Sea Profile

Active, predatory sea stars found in deep and cold waters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is their hunting strategy?

They are active hunters and can move quickly to capture other invertebrates on the seafloor.

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