What is this?

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  1. TJV09

    TJV09 Flamingo Tongue

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    Hi guys,

    I just bought a new piece of live rock yesterday and it's teeming with life. I found this little guy on it and was wondering if anyone knew exactly what it is. Looks like a baby star fish to me!
     

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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Its a aserner(something-ish) star fish.....lol I always forget how to spell it. Look it up in the search eng. Luna
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Asterina spp. harmless hitchhiker.

    You were almost there though luna!;D
     
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