Zoology





The phylogenetic system of the animals and glossary of zoological terms (german)

Field trip to the coral reefs of Zanzibar 2010 (english)



Linckia laevigata

A starfish Linckia laevigata (Linnaeus, 1758), known as 'Blue Linckia' or 'Blue star',
within a mat of various algae at the fringing reef about 1 km ashore from the coast line of Eastern Unguja,
the major island of the Zanzibar archipelago; water depth: 3-4 m; Camera: Pentax Optio W80



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