A close-up shows a Protoreaster nodosus—commonly called a Chocolate Chip Starfish or Horned Sea Star—resting on a bed of green seagrass. - stock photo

A close-up shows a Protoreaster nodosus—commonly called a Chocolate Chip Starfish or Horned Sea Star—resting on a bed of green seagrass or seaweed, its light-colored body dotted with distinct dark brown raised tubercles that resemble chocolate chips, while the textured surface of the starfish and surrounding aquatic vegetation are clearly visible, illuminated by natural light.