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
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
The genera vermium exemplified by various specimens of the animals contained in the orders of the Intestina et Mollusca Linnaei :.London :Printed for the author by James Dixwell ..., and sold by John Sewell ..., B. White and Son ..., and P. Elmsley ...,1783-1788..biodiversitylibrary.org/page/29389758The genus Asterias contains some of the best-known starfish. See them beautifully-rendered in this 1783 #bhlib image biodiversitylibrary.org/page/29389758