Genus

Pisaster (Giant sea stars)

Pisaster brevispinus. Photo: (c) Kathleen R., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Pisaster is a genus of Pacific sea stars that includes three species, P. brevispinus, P. giganteus, and P. ochraceus. Their range extends along the Pacific coast from Alaska to southern California in the intertidal zone. The largest individuals of Pisaster can reach diameters of up to 70 cm (28 in) across; they all develop five arms, but some may be lost from injury or disease, and occasionally the re-growth of an injured arm will result in an individual…

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Subtaxa

Species: Pisaster brevispinus (Giant pink sea star)

Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre sea star)

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