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Yes -- an organism is benthic if it lives on the bottom of a sea or lake. Starfish, or sea stars, tend to reside at the bottom of bodies of salt or brackish water
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How deep can a starfish swim?
Starfish have been known to live as deep as 6000m
What do orange starfish eat?
The orange starfish mainly eats organisms that live in benthic zones. This includes barnacles, worms, and different types of mollusks.
What is the niche of a blue starfish?
Starfish are benthic predators. Since they usually eat shellfish like mussels or scallops, they would be second order consumers.
How are some benthic organism adapted to live in turbulent waters?
no
Organism that live on the ocean floor are called?
Bentic
What are consumers in the benthic zone?
Consumers in the benthic zone, called Zoobenthos, can range from starfish in the intertidal zone, to bottom-dwelling flatfish, to deep sea Rattails. The type of consumer is highly dependent on the specific areas in the benthic zone.
Is a hermit crab a benthic organism?
yes, they are benthos because they crawl on the ocean floor.
Is a starfish an organism?
yes. it is classified as an Echinodermata.
Which organism is capable of limb regeneration?
starfish
Is a starfish a Multicellular organism?
Multi cellular
What organism has an exterior that is radially symmetric?
A Starfish
What is a scientific name for a starfish organism?
Asterias rubens
