genus
Linckia
Linckia
Field notes
Linckia is a genus of sea stars found mainly in the Indo-Pacific region. They are known to be creatures with remarkable regenerative abilities, and capable of defensive autotomy against predators. They reproduce asexually.
The genus is named after the German naturalist Johann Heinrich Linck (1674–1734).
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Most observed native Linckia All
Native to the US, by observations.
