Starfish

Label reads: ‘Astropecten polyacanthus, Muller & Troschel. Off PORT JACKSON, AUSTRALIA, 7 fathoms [12.8m]. “Challenger” Expedition. SLADEN COLLECTION’.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
263/1903/A/18
Category
Natural History
Collection Class
Echinoderms
Collection Area Region
Australia and New Zealand
Common Name
starfish
Simple Name
starfish
Period Classification
Victorian (1837-1901)

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ECHINODERMATA; STELLEROIDEA; Asteroidea; Paxillosida; Astropectinidae; Astropecten polyacanthus Muller & Troschel