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FAQs about Chocolate Chip Sea Star
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Classification Question re: Chocolate
Chip Sea Star – 4/14/07
Hi,
<Hi Lisa!>
I don't have a
question about pet management, just some trouble with classification.
<Okay>
I'm trying to research the Chocolate Chip Sea Star for my
biology class, but I'm confused about its scientific name. Various
internet sources say that the Chocolate Chip Sea Star is also known as
the Horned Sea Star/Nodular Sea Star/Knobby Sea Star <Yes, all are
common names for Protoreaster nodosus.>, but they have classified the
animal as both the Protoreaster nodosus and the Nidorellia armata.
<Hmmm, I’m not aware of N. armata being commonly called anything other
than a chocolate chip star or chocolate chip sea star.> I was hoping you
could give me a clear answer on both the common and scientific names of
this sea star. <(See above) If you’re researching the chocolate chip sea
star that’s more commonly seen in saltwater tanks, then that would be
Protoreaster nodosus.>
Thank you!
Lisa <You’re welcome, Lisa,
and good luck on your project! –Lynn> <<Well done Lynn. RMF>>
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