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Do starfish have scales?
No, starfish do not have scales. They have a hard, calcareous exoskeleton composed of tiny plates called ossicles. These ossicles provide structure and protection to the starfish's body.
What are the starfish adaptation?
starfish eat inly shellled animald and the live in the bottom of the oceans or on flat surfaces for protection
What are starfish's adaptions?
starfish eat inly shellled animald and the live in the bottom of the oceans or on flat surfaces for protection
Do starfish have skin?
Starfish do not have fur. They actually have soft spines that cover their whole bodies. These are used for protection.
Why does it not need skeleton of the starfish?
A starfish does not have a skeleton because it doesn't needs it.
How does a starfish protects itself?
As an adaptation, starfish have saponins in their body walls, which are very unpleasant tasting to predators. Tropical species of starfish also have armor and spines as their protection. And thirdly, starfish have the ability shed and regenerate their limbs.
What is the function of the spines in a sea star?
The spines on the oral surface are softer and bend to cover the mouth of the starfish as well as the ambulacral grooves. They are basically for protection.
Do a starfish have a rough or smooth body?
A starfish typically has a rough body due to the presence of small bony plates or spines covering its surface. These structures provide protection and aid in movement for the starfish.
Can you get a starfish at a petstore?
It is possible to get a starfish at a petstore. One petstore that sells starfish is PetCo. Care should be taken care of starfish; they need to live in salt water.
where can you get a pet starfish?
One place that a person can get a pet starfish is from PetCo. If you have a pet starfish, you need to make sure that you have the proper kind of equipment to take care of the starfish.
Can starfish lives in pond?
no because they need salt
Does a starfish have any protection?
Yes, it has a thick layers of scaly skin to protect itself for predators.
