Why are star fish called fish if they are not fish?

Answer 1

Starfish are actually a member of a family called 'echinoderms'. All echinoderms are aquatic creatures and the starfish was probably incorrectly described as a fish when it was first discovered due to breathing and moving underwater. You can see more if you click on the related link.

*people just call then star fish. their actually called "sea stars"

Answer 2

Starfish are not actually fish; they are invertebrates belonging to the phylum Echinodermata. The name "starfish" is a misnomer, as these creatures are more accurately referred to as sea stars. They are called "starfish" due to their star-like appearance, with arms radiating from a central disc, resembling a star shape. The term "fish" in their name is a historical misnomer that has persisted over time.

Answer 3

because they live in the water. just joking but i think that may be why.

Answer 4

Starfish are also misnamed. The word "fish" was generally applied to many marine animals before taxonomic study determined that they were more closely related to other classes of animals.