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Cushion star
Phylum Echinodermata, Class Asteroidea
Culcita novaeguineae
Pulau Hantu western patch reef August 2003
Normally feeds on live coral polyps, other sessile organisms and organic-rich sediments by everting its stomach over food source. Closely related to the sea star. The thick cushion shape of the body may make it hard for fish predators to bite.