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Sea Star

Taxonomy:

Asteroidea

Identifier:

2006.1.90

Description:

Sea stars, also known as starfish, are invertebrates and echinoderms. They are closely related to sea urchins and sand dollars and over 2,500 different species live in the world's oceans. Many, such as this specimen, have five arms but other species feature 10, 20, or even 40 arms. 

Sea stars are carnivores and prey on other marine creatures such as clams and oysters. They use small suction tube feet to crawl along the ocean floor and they have an eye on the tip of each arm. Sea stars have the ability to regenerate a new limb and some species can regenerate an entirely new sea star from just a portion of a severed limb.
 

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

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Exhibit/Program:

Virtual Discovery Kit: Zoology (April 2020)
Zoologists and animal lovers alike can investigate unique animal specimens from habitats all around the world. Discover where these animals live, what they eat and what makes them special!