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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