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Is a starfish a fish

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No a starfish is not a fish. Starfish, also known as sea stars, are echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. The names "starfish" are also used in a broader sense to include the closely related brittle stars, which make up the class Ophiuroidea.

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No, a Starfish is an echinoderm, so is a Sea Urchin.

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star fish is see animal

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