Starfish
This little starfish has been preserved in alcohol and was probably collected in the late 1800s. The Sladen collection attracts researchers from around the world. It is believed to be the largest and most comprehensive echinoderm collection outside the Natural History Museum, London.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 263/1903/R/371
- Category
- Natural History
- Collection Class
- Echinoderms
- Common Name
- starfish
- Simple Name
- starfish
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901)