Starfish by jordyn

Classification

Starfish are carnivores and they are part of the echinodermate family.Did you know this creature can have more than 10 legs.It is a echinodermate.

Description

Starfish can be 5 inches or more.They have camouflage colours. This creature is star shaped and can have more than 10 legs. Starfish use there tube feet to move around. They can look like rocks to hide from predators. This sea creature camouflages when it is near a predator. They have sharp spines.It clings onto rocks and sucks up food.

Location

Starfish can live anywhere in the water. This creature has been around for 450 million years. starfish live in shallow water or rock pools.

Diet

Starfish pull out their stomaches and suck their prey into their stomach and digest it.It eats crustacean ,injured fish,snails and sand dollars.

Life cycle

Starfish have been around for over 450 millIon years.this sea creature can live up to 35 years.They pass through two development stages before they go onto the ocean floor.

Conclusion 
Starfish are amazing sea creatures and they can have awesome colours. This creature can grow very big.

By Jordyn