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Blood Star: The Scarlet Slow-Mover of the Lower Reef

Henricia leviuscula, the scarlet blood star of Pacific reefs — smooth-skinned, patient, and able to catch plankton with its stomach. A complete species profile.

Dr. Mara Ellison · September 26, 2026

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Six-Ray Star (Leptasterias): The Brooding Sea Star of the Kelp Fringe

Leptasterias, the six-rayed star, broods its babies under its own body on the wave-beaten rocks of the Pacific kelp fringe — a small star with a big secret.

Dr. Theo Nakamura · September 26, 2026

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