help ID this seastar

[Monsta]

got some rocks with macroalgae from j l aquatics and here is one of two identical stars that came out of it. plz help id this star.

 

[Monsta]

I just got an email from jl aquatics. Here is what they say:"That is an "Opie" Sea star valued at around $19 bucks." Now, I cant find any information on google, yahoo.... Is anybody able to provide some information?

 

[charlesr1958]

This site might be of use

http://home.att.net/~ophiuroid/html/main.html

Chuck

 

[Lev F.]

Linckia Multiflora.