Tag: Starfish

Super-macro of the surface of a sea star with vivid orange skin, violet patches and finely structured granulation.
A spectacular close-up of a crown-of-thorns starfish reveals the characteristic long, dark-red to black spines in impressive detail. The radial arrangement of the spines and the intense red colouration under artificial light create a fascinating geometric pattern.
A vivid red-orange shrimp hides on a sea star.
A macro shot of the back of a sea star. The red spines stand out dramatically from the otherwise grey skin.
A detailed macro shot of the underside of a blue sea star shows the characteristic ambulacral grooves with white tube feet and the central mouth opening. The bluish colouration and typical anatomy suggest a Linckia sea star.
A fascinating macro shot of an arm of a sea star. The warty, yellow protrusions stand out from the otherwise violet skin.