STARFISH
Starfish are not actually a fish at all , but are animals belonging to the Phylum Echinodermata, and are further divided into two classes Asteroidea(sea stars) and Ophiuroidea(brittle stars). Although starfish are thought to be passive they can be quite a voracious predator under the sea. Starfish feed primarily on mollusks and other echinoderms. While starfish are commonly represented as having only 5 legs five legs, their are some that exhibit many more as seen below.
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Here are various forms of Starfish
Brittle Stars
Basket Star
Brittle Star
Sea Stars
Nine Armed or Millipede starfish
Sunflower Star
Beaded Star
Brown Star- This starfish various in color from brownish to tan
Common N. Atlantic Starfish
Netted Star
Spiny Beaded Star
Sugar Star
Cushion Star (Bahamas Star)
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