Ocher Star (Pisaster ochraceus) (2311985202)

Description:

Summary[edit] Description: Look carefully to see how the hair is being pulled with the pedicellariae of this Echinoderm. The pedicellariae are fork like structures the sea stars and sea urchins use to clean their skin. The sea stars have 2 fork like structures and the sea urchins have three. They are microscopic and similar to fondue forks. Date: 4 March 2008, 12:13. Source: Ocher Star (Pisaster ochraceus). Author: Jerry Kirkhart from Los Osos, Calif.