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In the Pacific from Alaska to Southern California, and are largest in Puget Sound, British Columbia and Alaska. Commonly found on sand or gravel bottoms, and often on dock pilings.
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Do sunflower sea stars have symbiotic relationships?
No, sunflower sea stars do not typically have symbiotic relationships. They are predatory creatures that feed on a variety of invertebrates and do not form long-term partnerships with other species.
How long does a sunflower sea stars lives?
In kelp forests
What does a sea urchin get eaten by?
sea urchins eat eaten by crabs, sunflower stars, snails, sea otters some birds, some fish and people...
What fish eat purple sea urchin?
There are several animals that eat sea urchins. Sea otters, sunflower stars, snails, crabs and some species of fish predate upon sea urchins.
What do sunflower stars eat?
Clams
What eats a sun star?
Sun stars, or sunflower stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides), are large sea stars known for their many arms and predatory behavior. Their main predators include larger sea creatures such as certain species of fish, sea otters, and other starfish. Additionally, they can be vulnerable to disease and environmental changes, which can impact their populations.
Where do starfish usually live?
Starfish is a common name for what are called sea stars. As explained by the name, sea stars exist in all of Earth's oceans. No sea stars are found in freshwater environments.
Where are sea stars found?
in the ocean
What is the tallest sea star?
the sunflower sea star
Why did eliminating sea stars cause the number of species to decrease?
Sea stars were never "eliminated" as they can be found in the worlds oceans still plenty living
What are found along the bottom of the sea stars arms?
tube feet
How do sunflower starfish feed?
They eat clams, snails, abalone, sea cucumbers and other sea stars. In Monterey Bay, California, they will feed on dead or dying squid. Although the sunflower seastar can greatly extend its mouth, for larger prey, the stomach can extend outside the mouth to digest prey, such as gastropods like abalone.
