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How does the digestive system of a starfish work?

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The figure below (from Brusca and Brusca) is a cut-away view of the digestive system and associated structures. The top of the starfish is up; one ray extends off to the right. read more

Starfish have a complete digestive system with a mouth at the center of their underside (the "oral" side) and an anus on their upper surface (the "aboral" side). The figure below (from Brusca and Brusca) is a cut-away view of the digestive system and associated structures. read more

The beginning of the process- Starfish have a unique digestive system with a mouth at the center of their underside and an anus on their upper surface. Food can be brought into the stomach through the mouth or, in many species, the cardiac stomach can be extended out through the mouth to digest food outside the body. read more

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