Astrophyton+muricatum

**General Overview:** The Giant Basket Star has various colors for different populations. It may measure up to 55cm in diameter. It consists of a large central disc where digestive glands are located and long branched arms extending from it. These arms help the basket star attach to sea feathers, gorgonians, sea whips, or sponges, often forming a tight knot. Its main food source is plankton. At night, it catches food with its branched net while facing the current. During the day the basket star coils up and remains inactive.
 * //Astrophyton muricatum// ** (The Giant Basket Star)

**Reproduction:**  Basket Star reproduce through spawning. Regeneration may be possible. **Habitat:** It is found generally in reefs from 6 to 30m deep. Sometimes it may be all over the Caribbean and West Atlantic.



** Interesting Fact: ** The basket star, with its intricate branches, inspires artwork. An example is a sculpture called "Astrophyton Darwinium." Astrophyton Darwinium







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