DSC_7274 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) detail underside of arm. Sometimes found on sand at low intertidal. A five -pointed star, with very spiny edges, and a dense pile-like texture on top. Occurs around the North Island east coast, and in southern Australia. Whangateau Harbour *
DSC_2764 Cushion sea star (Patiriella regularis) found from mid tide to 30 m deep. Colour variable. Otago Peninsula
DSC_2769 Cushion sea star (Patiriella regularis) found from mid tide to 30 m deep. Colour variable. Otago Peninsula *
