That Which We Call A 'Starfish
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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What’s in a name? Would the creatures we know as "starfish" or "sea stars" be as stellar if called something else? Our Jared Lloyd wades into the debate over how best to refer to these echinoderms.
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How do starfish eat?, Ask Dr. Universe
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Spread of 'zombie' disease killing off starfish linked to rising
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That Which We Call A 'Starfish
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Starfish Are Basically Walking Heads, and Literally Nothing Else
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