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They have special suckers on their body which cling to the rocks like suction cups.
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What group does the starfish belong to?
Urchins because they both cling to rocks members of the urchins are barnacles starfish urchins the spiked
Why do animals in tidal pools cling to rocks?
They cling to rocks for a grip so they don't drown you know something like that
Why do small starfish cling to sides in fish tank?
Cause there is algae that grows on the side of the tank, and that's what the starfish eat.
Do starfish eat limpet?
Some starfish do indeed eat limpet. These starfish tend to be more aggressive feeders and will pry limpets from their rocks.
How starfish swim?
Starfish don't swim they crawl around very slowly on rocks in the ocean on their "feet". Sometimes the current can unstick them from their rocks and make them momentarily be "waterborn" but this is not swimming.
How does a sea anemone cope with the changes of a rock pool?
they cling onto rocks
What does the word barnacles mean?
Barnacles are shellfish that cling to rocks or ships hulls.
How has the starfish adapted to its environment?
Beacuase the cushion starfish has 1000's of little suckers underneath, they stick to the rocks and they are so strong that the waves can't pull them off the rocks, but if we come along and rip it off the rocks, that damaged the cushion starfish.
Is it illegal to take a starfish home from the beach?
no of course not question yuioh 5ds rocks
What habitat does a star fish live in?
Starfish live in saltwater, on rocks or reefs
Many organisms that live in the rocky intertidal zone are adapted to cling to the rocks to withstand the?
pounding of the waves
Why are starfish suited to live in a rock pools?
they are safe from preators & laze around on rocks
