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Henricia Madreporite
''Henricia'' is a large genus of slender-armed sea stars belonging to the family Echinasteridae. It contains about fifty species. The sea stars from this genus are ciliary suspension-feeders, filtering phytoplankton. Species According to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), the following species belong to this genus Gallery Henricialeviuscula.jpg, ''Henricia leviuscula'' Starfish at Castle Rocks P7260899.JPG, ''Henricia ornata ''Henricia ornata'', the reticulated starfish, is a species of starfish in the family Echinasteridae. It is native to the southeastern Atlantic Ocean on the coast of South Africa, the type locality being the Cape of Good Hope The Cape of Goo ...'' References Further reading * Catalogue of Life. (2008). Catalogue of Life. (2008). Retrieved May 8, 2010, from Species 2000: http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2008/browse_taxa.php?selected_taxon=991569 * Clark, A.M. & Downey, M.E. (1992) Starfishes of the Atlantic. Chapman & H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henricia Sanguinolenta
''Henricia sanguinolenta'', commonly known as the northern henricia, is a species of sea star from the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. ''Henricia sanguinolenta'' is very similar to '' Henricia oculata'', also known as "bloody Henry", and the two can only be distinguished by laboratory tests. It comes in colors of red, yellow, orange, purple, and lavender. Habitat ''Henricia sanguinolenta'' is found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. The sea star can be seen on the beach, under rocks, in tidal pools when available, and on gravel. Its aquatic biomes are the coastal and benthic zones. The sea star is almost always found near sponges and coral because of the currents they create, making it easier for the sea star to filter feed. ''Henricia sanguinolenta'' is found from depths of 0 to 2414 meters. Diet ''Henricia sanguinolenta'' is a planktivore and carnivore. The sea star filter feeds upon detritus and plankton floating in the water, and uses currents made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henricia Caudani
''Henricia'' is a large genus of slender-armed sea stars belonging to the family Echinasteridae. It contains about fifty species. The sea stars from this genus are ciliary suspension-feeders, filtering phytoplankton. Species According to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), the following species belong to this genus Gallery Henricialeviuscula.jpg, '' Henricia leviuscula'' Starfish at Castle Rocks P7260899.JPG, ''Henricia ornata ''Henricia ornata'', the reticulated starfish, is a species of starfish in the family Echinasteridae. It is native to the southeastern Atlantic Ocean on the coast of South Africa, the type locality being the Cape of Good Hope The Cape of Goo ...'' References Further reading * Catalogue of Life. (2008). Catalogue of Life. (2008). Retrieved May 8, 2010, from Species 2000: http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2008/browse_taxa.php?selected_taxon=991569 * Clark, A.M. & Downey, M.E. (1992) Starfishes of the Atlantic. Chapman & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |