Starfish - Species in Resin

Material: Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) in a square resin casing.

This beautiful yet simple display is of a real starfish in resin. This type of starfish is commonly called the Knobby Starfish or Chocolate Chip Sea Star, its scientific name is Protoreaster nodosus. It is a species of sea star which can be found in the warm, shallow waters of the western Pacific ocean. Occasionally you’ll see them in fish tanks or dried and sold as souvenirs.

Dimensions: 3 inches x 3 inches

 

This item is perfect as a paperweight, educational purposes, a gift, a great conversation starter or personal use.

Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms. Insects heavily impact agriculture, chemistry, biology, human/animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics.

Many insects have an important history throughout the world's cultures. Today, many civilizations use insects as a form of food. In ancient civilizations, insects had a special metaphysical use. Some insects were used to predict the weather, such as the way spiders weaved their webs. Certain insects, such as scarab beetles, were used to communicate with the dead.