DSC_7273 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) 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_7267 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) 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_7257 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) detail 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 *
