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yes, sea stars can eat clams. They use their tube feet to open the shells and then eat the clams tissue.

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What dos a sea star eat?

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What do sea star's eat?

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What is the difference between Ocean clam and sea clam?

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Is a sea star a non-locomotive animal?

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What sea animals eat clams?

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Is a sea star a decomposer?

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Is a sea star a producer or consumer?

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