This large goniasterid Calliaster, a coral predator, was observed in feeding position – notice it has extended its cardiac stomach over its precious coral prey.
Coral Predator
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2017 Laulima O Ka Moana.
This large goniasterid Calliaster, a coral predator, was observed in feeding position – notice it has extended its cardiac stomach over its precious coral prey. Download larger version (jpg, 1.2 MB).
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