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Linckia laevigata

Azure Sea Star
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SSN 50270
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description
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So far we know little about the species, apart from its appearance.

Location
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by State Location
  • Johore 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images

Specimen
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Collection Center   Total
Marine Collection
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Terengganu
3

References
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Article
  1. Lane, D.J.W., Marsh, L.M., VandenSpiegel, D. & Rowe, F.W.E. (2000). Echinoderm fauna of the South China Sea: An inventory and analysis of distribution patterns. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplements (8), 459-493
Book
  1. Handbook on the Living Marine Resources of Malaysia Marine Park, 2011. Department of Marine Park Malaysia, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Putrajaya, Malaysia. pp. 123.
  2. Island Life: A Natural History of Pulau Tengah, Johor, Malaysia, 2018. WS Lifestyle, Singapore. pp. 163.
  3. Malaysian Naturalist, Volume 74, Issue/No. 4, 2021. Malaysian Nature Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 311.
  4. Kamarruddin, I., Mohamed, C.A.R., Kee Alfian, B.A.A., Fitra, A.Z., Lee, J.N. & Rozaimi, M.J. (2011). Malaysia's Marine Biodiversity: Inventory and Current Status. Department of Marine Park Malaysia and Marine Ecosystem Research Centre (EKOMAR), Malaysia. pp. 212.
Online
  1. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Retrieved April 13, 2016, from http://www.gbif.org
  2. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.marinespecies.org

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Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Muhammad Izzuddin Bin Hazan, Mrs. Noratikah Binti Ab. Manaf, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- JTLM & Norhayati Binti Ahmad

Species Citation :- Linckia laevigata. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/50270. [Retrieved 26 March 2023].

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