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An unassuming starfish species found around the world has a shocking amount of DNA hidden inside its cells. The brooding brittle star (Amphipholis squamata), which has a tiny disk-shaped body and long ...

Starfish are classed as echinoderms, a word which comes from the Ancient Greek for “hedgehog skin.” There are many types of starfish and this one is particularly adapted to living in sandy, muddy ...

Starfish – also called sea stars, are a popular addition to saltwater tanks. They are eye-catching creatures and benefit home aquariums in many ways. Not only are they fascinating to watch, but some ...

Biologists have discovered that bombesin, a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans, also regulates feeding in starfish, revealing its ancient evolutionary origin dating back over 500 million ...