Starfish

Label reads ‘Pedicellaster scaber, Smith. ROYAL SOUND, KERGUELEN ISLAND, 20 to 30 fathoms [37-55m], on volcanic mud. “Challenger” Expedition, Station 149 D. SLADEN COLLECTION.’ Date: 20/01/1874. Location: 49028’S 700134’E. Water surface temperature 5.00C.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
263/1903/A/60
Category
Natural History
Collection Class
Echinoderms
Common Name
starfish
Simple Name
starfish
Period Classification
Victorian (1837-1901)

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ECHINODERMATA; STELLEROIDEA; Asteroidea; Forcipulatida; Asteriidae; Anteliaster scaber (Smith)