Note 29 — Chapter IV · LUMINOUS ECHINODERMS.
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Page 32. Astrophyton. There are several species of this star-fish, but each found in deep water. They are curiously circumscribed in locality. In one place off Cape Cod they are dredged, but in no other place, excepting farther south. Their name, basket-fish, is from their numerous intwined arms, resembling basket-work.