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Brown mesh sea star
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Brown mesh sea star

Nardoa galatheae

Nardoa galatheae, commonly referred to as the brown mesh sea star, is a species of sea star in the family Ophidiasteridae. It feeds mainly on detritus and small invertebrates. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, in coral reefs and rocky substrates less than 30 m below the surface.

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