This preserved Northern sea star (Asterias reubens) is a formalin-preserved marine invertebrate specimen used in classrooms and laboratories to study echinoderm anatomy and marine biology. Its radial symmetry and distinctive water vascular system make it an excellent model for invertebrate anatomy and comparative biology instruction.
Specimen Details
Common name: Northern sea star
Scientific name: Asterias vulgaris formerly known as Asterias vulgaris
Size: 5–8 inches
Preservation method: Formalin-preserved
Habitat: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks
Collection method: Hand-collected
Quantity: Sold individually
Educational Applications
Commonly used in marine biology and invertebrate zoology courses, this specimen supports instruction in echinoderm anatomy, locomotion via tube feet, stomach eversion, and regenerative biology. Students can examine external and internal features characteristic of echinoderms.
Anatomical Features
Radial symmetry typical of echinoderms
Water vascular system with tube feet
Clearly preserved arms, ambulacral grooves, and central disc
Suitable for invertebrate anatomy and comparative biology studies
Sourcing & Preservation
Specimens are responsibly collected from coastal waters of the Gulf of Maine and preserved in formalin to maintain anatomical integrity for long-term educational use and repeated classroom handling.
Note: This is a preserved marine invertebrate specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance should be expected. For bulk or institutional orders, please contact info@gulfofme.com.
This preserved Northern sea star (Asterias reubens) is a formalin-preserved marine invertebrate specimen used in classrooms and laboratories to study echinoderm anatomy and marine biology. Its radial symmetry and distinctive water vascular system make it an excellent model for invertebrate anatomy and comparative biology instruction.
Specimen Details
Common name: Northern sea star
Scientific name: Asterias vulgaris formerly known as Asterias vulgaris
Size: 5–8 inches
Preservation method: Formalin-preserved
Habitat: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks
Collection method: Hand-collected
Quantity: Sold individually
Educational Applications
Commonly used in marine biology and invertebrate zoology courses, this specimen supports instruction in echinoderm anatomy, locomotion via tube feet, stomach eversion, and regenerative biology. Students can examine external and internal features characteristic of echinoderms.
Anatomical Features
Radial symmetry typical of echinoderms
Water vascular system with tube feet
Clearly preserved arms, ambulacral grooves, and central disc
Suitable for invertebrate anatomy and comparative biology studies
Sourcing & Preservation
Specimens are responsibly collected from coastal waters of the Gulf of Maine and preserved in formalin to maintain anatomical integrity for long-term educational use and repeated classroom handling.
Note: This is a preserved marine invertebrate specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance should be expected. For bulk or institutional orders, please contact info@gulfofme.com.
