what type of star is this?

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  1. nyvw

    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    just saw this on my rock.. did my best to get a shot of it.

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    nyvw, Jan 18, 2012
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  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    maybe an asterina star, the first of many! But kinda blurry so not sure
     
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  3. nyvw

    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    yea its about 1/4" long. if it moves to a better spot ill get another pic, its kind inside the rock and i cant really shoot at an angle.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    It's an asternia.
     
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  5. nyvw

    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    cool thanks!:beer2:
     
    nyvw, Jan 18, 2012
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