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Scientific name
Odontaster validus.
Common name
Starfish.
Size
They tend to have an average size of 7 cm and can reach up to 11 cm.
Weight
They can weigh up to 5,000 g.
Habitat
They are only found in the Southern Ocean.
Feeding
Their diet consists of mollusks, crustaceans and worms.
Reproduction
Like most echinoderms, reproduction occurs through spawning and external fertilization. The period is usually between April and June.
Conservation status
Least concern.
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Printing difficulty
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