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  1. No, a starfish is not a fish. Here's my reason
  2. The definition of fish is: Vertebrates with fins and tails.
  3. A starfish isn't a fish for these reasons.
  4. Starfish are Invertebrates.
  5. Starfish do not have tails, they have appendages like you and I.
  6. Starfish don't have fins.
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