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Starfish
Also known as sea stars, these echinoderms are 2,000 species strong and found in seas and oceans all over the world. They can vary in size from less than half an inch to more than four feet across.
1,388 Questions
What are a starfish feet called?
Starfish feet are called tube feet. These are small, flexible, suction-cup-like structures that extend from the starfish's water vascular system, allowing them to move, cling to surfaces, and capture prey. Each tube foot operates through hydraulic pressure, enabling the starfish to maneuver effectively across the ocean floor.
Can you put a starfish in tap water and adding salt?
No. It will kill it. Table salt is processed mined salt and not the same as salt in the ocean. You need to go to a store that sells tropical fish and supplies to buy a special mixture to make sea water for fish.
Sea stars, or starfish, are generally harmless to humans. They do not possess venom or stingers, and their primary defense mechanisms involve their tough skin and ability to regenerate. However, some species can have sharp spines or can be rough to the touch, which might cause minor irritation or injury if handled improperly. It's always wise to observe marine life respectfully and avoid direct contact.
Do starfish rip themselves apart on purpose?
Starfish do not rip themselves apart. people hearing somewhere that starfish regrow parts will actually very cruely cause damage on starfish by tearing them apart.The starfish parts do grow back anatomically,however long it takes. Thus damaged longer look like normal starfish the original piece being larger than the rest of starfish.
What types of sea star eat coral?
The evil "Crown of Thorns" starfish eat coral. They were spreading across the Majuro harbor in the Marshall Islands in 2006. we spotted a few right near the Marshall Islands Resort. They are poisonous to humans and look almost like palm frond from the surface.
Because When it loses a leg, the leg will grow back and the ripped off leg will grow into another star.
What does the knobby sea star eat?
It eats especially sessile life forms include hard corals and sponges in aquarium.
Star fish usually clams and other small creatures it pretty cool actually.
it is a weird question but certain spiders have to be milked and they do not like it at all.
What time of the year do starfish come to shore?
They dont choose to come to shore they are washed up there
Does the chocolate chip starfish have any adaptations for survival?
Yes
This strangely coloured and patterned star fish does have adaptations for survival.
Including the camouflage effect of the colour and pattern.
What is the feeding habit and body covering of starfish?
Any of various marine invertebrates (phylum Echinodermata) characterized by a hard spiny covering, a calcite skeleton, and five-rayed radial body symmetry. ... Most species have numerous tube feet that are modified for locomotion, respiration, tunneling, sensory perception, feeding, ... Sunflower starfish (Pycnopodia helianthoides).
Is a mollusk and sea star in the same phylum?
No.
Mollusks are in the phylum mollusca.
sea stars, or starfish are in the phylum echinodermata.
How much phylum echinodermata contains?
The phylum Echinodermata which, contains about 6,000 species.
What are problems and solutions for a sea star?
a problem for a sea star is it losing an arm-
solution : it can grow it back
