Starfish are the best-known echinoderms, but the group also features feather and brittle stars, as well as sea urchins and sea cucumbers.While they vary
The stars that live in the ocean are just as fascinating as those in the night sky. Starfish, sea lilies, feather stars, sea urchins and other colourfully named creatures belong to the group known as echinoderms (meaning spiny skinned). They share a distinctive five-segment symmetry and other features that range from practical to bizarre.
‘Walking’ fish such as the Australian handfish are not transitional forms but living testimony of creation.
Considered the signature species of the Pacific tide pool, Pisaster ochraceus reigns over the intertidal zone, clinging to every rocky shore from Alaska all the way to Panama.
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Starfish are some of the most fascinating creatures out there and scientists are still discovering new things about their peculiar bodies, diets, and effects on the ocean floor biome. We do know quite a bit
Discover 20 starfish species that highlight the diversity of the Asteroidea order, from the chunky granulated sea star to the venomous crown-of-thorns.
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Considered the signature species of the Pacific tide pool, Pisaster ochraceus reigns over the intertidal zone, clinging to every rocky shore from Alaska all the way to Panama.
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The Sea Cucumber shares the five-part symmetrical body plan. They have an unusual method of respiration: they take in water through their anus to breathe. When disturbed or frightened, some sea cuc…
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The Porcupine Puffer or Diodon holocanthus is just one of the over 120 different species of Puffer Fish . If you have this saltwater fish ...
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These misnamed stars of the sea can be found in tidal pools and coral reefs, as well as among kelp beds and seagrass.
Explore the enchanting world of starfish as we delve into their defining traits, diverse aliases, mannerisms, dwellings, nourishment, procreation and peculiarities. Acquire knowledge on their exceptional physiology, restorative capabilities, and preservation measures, and unravel the mysteries of these mesmerizing aquatic organisms that have entranced us for generations.
To elude predators, the octopus will change color in an instant and even alter its shape to look like other sea animals. Does its magic put the chameleon to shame?
Der Census of Marine Life ist ein gewaltiges Forschungsprojekt: 2000 Wissenschaftler haben zehn Jahre lang die Ozeane nach neuen Tierarten durchkämmt, Tausende haben sie gefunden. Im Oktober endet die erste "Volkszählung der Meere".
