The Spiny Sea Star (Echinaster sentus) is an echinoderm in the Asteroidea class of starfish.

Spiny Sea Star

The Spiny Sea Star (Echinaster sentus) is an echinoderm in the Asteroidea class of starfish.

" The most singular of all the star fishes is the splendid Astrophyton. Its center is not unlike the gorgeous appearance of a Chinese wheel, but what a curious tie of twisting and twining tentacles." -Lupton

Singular Star Fish

" The most singular of all the star fishes is the splendid Astrophyton. Its center is not unlike the…

The under side of an arm of a star-fish.

Under side of a Star-Fish

The under side of an arm of a star-fish.

"Starfish for the class Asteroidea of the phylum Echinodermata."—Finley, 1917

Starfish

"Starfish for the class Asteroidea of the phylum Echinodermata."—Finley, 1917