California Academy of Sciences, African Hall Gallery
African Hall, a central part of the new Tusher African Center, is both a dramatic recreation of exhibits beloved by generations of Academy visitors and a breath-taking new look at the biogeography and diversity of landscapes, plants, and animals of sub-Sahara Africa. The introduction to live ...more ↓
Ochre Sea Star
The Pisaster ochraceus, generally known as the Purple Sea Star or Ochre Sea Star, is a common sea star found among the waters of the Pacific Ocean. This sea star has five rays that range in length from 10 to 25 cm. While most individuals are purple, colour variations include ochre, pink, and brown. They typically live in the intertidal like other pisasters, and ...more ↓
