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FAQs about Chocolate Chip Sea Star
Identification
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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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