| 词条 | Calliaster baccatus | ||
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| name = Cobbled starfish | image = Calliaster baccatus_2037.jpg | image_caption = Calliaster baccatus | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Echinodermata | classis = Asteroidea | ordo = Valvatida | familia = Goniasteridae | genus = Calliaster | species = C. baccatus | binomial = Calliaster baccatus | binomial_authority = Sladen, 1889[1] }}Calliaster baccatus, the cobbled starfish, is a species of starfish in the family Goniasteridae.[2] DescriptionThe cobbled starfish is a large brick-coloured starfish which grows up to 200mm across. Its central area is covered with coarse granules and its upper arms are edged with large squarish tiles which may be smooth or have protruding granules. The tiles on the outer edged of the arms usually have protruding granules. DistributionIt is only found from Lamberts Bay to Port Elizabeth on the South African coast, in 9-23m. It appears to be endemic to this area. EcologyThis starfish is found on rocky reefs, mostly along the sandy margins. Its food and reproductive habits are unknown. References1. ^http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=213263 accessed 18 July 2012 {{Commons category|Calliaster baccatus}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q3203848}}2. ^Clark A. & Courtman-Stock J. 1976. The Echinoderms of South Africa British Museum (Natural History) London {{ISBN|0-565-00776-9}} 2 : Goniasteridae|Starfish described in 1889 |
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