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If you look at an echinoderm such as a sea urchin or a sand dollar, you will see that the shell is covered in a pattern (of ambulacral and interambulacral areas) with 5 fold symmetry. A starfish has 5 arms and if you imagine a starfish folding its arms up and over its back until the tips meet, then you will see it begins to resemble a sea urchin, the two are clearly related and have a common ancient ancestor.
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What is a starfish's reproduction?
A starfish can reproduce by mating with another starfish or asexually. Asexual reproduction is usually done after a starfish experiences dismemberment. The dismembered arm can grow into a whole new starfish.
Is a starfish an herbivore?
Starfish are carnivores (they eat meat) Like clams, oysters, and fish Sometimes starfish eat other starfish
Is a starfish a sessile or freemoving animal?
Starfish can move about.
Do starfish have an reaction to temperature change?
Starfish can not tolerate a wide range of temperatures. When to cold a starfish will shribble up and shrink until death.
How is the armor of a grasshopper different from that of a starfish?
Grasshoppers have an exoskeleton (which is composed of chitin), but starfish do not.
What types of starfish are there in New Zealand?
there are cusion starfish, reef starfish, spiny starfish and fire brick starfish in new zealand.
What types of different starfish are there What is the scientific name for a starfish?
It is called toilet water.
Is a starfish an animal plankton?
Sure, starfish larvae are planktonic. Adult starfish are not.
Do starfish die?
Yes they can
What is a Caribbean starfish?
a starfish from the carribean?
What is a bridal starfish?
it is a starfish which is married
Who were starfish ancestors?
Starfish Ancestors
What are spiny starfish?
they are starfish that is spiny
Which starfish is the biggest?
sunflower starfish
What is the predator of the starfish?
Sharks, fish and manta rays are predators of the starfish. Larger starfish also prey on and attack smaller starfish.
What is the offering for Poseidon in poptropica?
The starfish that is on his face in the museum.
Is there such as a poisonous starfish?
There are many starfish that are poisonous, such as the Crown of Thorns starfish, the sun star starfish, the spiny sun star starfish and the leather star starfish. Starfish have sharp spikes that are covered with a thin, venomous skin, which can cause swelling, nausea and vomiting once it is on your skin.
