Why is the starfish important?

Starfish Facts on its Importance in Nature A lot of people see starfishes as cute animals by the seashore that you can pick up and take pictures of. But there is actually more to these creatures than just their appearances and colors. read more

A starfish is a marine invertebrate. Invertebrates make up around about 95% of the animals in the ocean, so they are the most common major group. Starfish belong to a phylum or a big group of animals called echinoderms, and that includes starfish, sea urchins, brittle stars, sea cucumbers and something called a feather star. read more