Deep-sea sun star (Rathbunaster californicus) .This photo was taken at a depth of -404.4 meters in Sur Canyon as a part of a deep-sea coral expedition conducted by NMFS aboard the R/V Shimida in December, 2010. Photo taken Dec. 21, 2010, Location: Point Sur, Sur Canyon.Kevin L. Stierhoff / NOAA SWFSC From: SIMoN
Indian Deep-Sea Starfishes. Pontaster hispidus, from the Laccadive Sea, 1000 fathoms. Back view, showing the plots of papules at the bases of the rays. Only one ray is represented at full length
Coscinasterias muricata, Eleven-armed Seastar. Location: Australia, Victoria, Cape Paterson, Bunurong Marine National Park, Eagle's Nest. Photographer: Mark Norman
Report on the zoological collections made in the Indo-Pacific Ocean during the voyage of H.M.S. 'Alert' 1881-2.London :Printed by order of the Trustees,1884. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12067698