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Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) adult, feeding, scavenged on Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma)
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Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) adult, feeding, scavenged on Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma)
Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) adult, feeding, scavenged on Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) corpse, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May
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Midnight Feast - When Starfish and Ray Come Together for a Spooky Snack!
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. In the mysterious depths of Lembeh Straits, an otherworldly scene unfolds under the cover of darkness. A Honeycomb Starfish, with its intricate pattern resembling nature's own honeycomb, has stumbled upon a tantalizing treat - a Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray corpse resting on black sand. Unfazed by the eerie surroundings, this adult starfish indulges in some late-night scavenging. With its five arms outstretched like celestial rays themselves, it begins to feast on the unfortunate ray's remains. It seems that even in death, life finds a way to sustain itself. The Sulawesi night sky casts an ethereal glow over this peculiar encounter as these creatures from different worlds converge on the seabed. The silent dance between predator and prey takes place beneath the surface of Indonesian waters. This snapshot captures not only their feeding frenzy but also highlights the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. In this moment frozen in time, we witness nature's cycle of life and death unfold before our eyes. So next time you find yourself strolling along a coastal paradise or exploring underwater wonders, remember that even in the darkest corners lurk fascinating tales waiting to be discovered – where starfish become cosmic beings and rays transform into midnight snacks!
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