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Starfish Anatomy and Characteristics Quiz

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Starfish Anatomy and Characteristics Quiz

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Which of the following is true about starfish?

Starfish have a rough upper surface (correct)

Starfish have a smooth upper surface

Starfish have a central mouth

Starfish have 6 arms

What do the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish help with?

Digestion

Locomotion (correct)

Protection

Reproduction

Where is the mouth of a starfish located?

On the side surface

On the upper surface

On the bottom surface (correct)

On the central disc

What are the physical characteristics of a starfish?

Starfish have a central disc, 5 arms, and a smooth, granular or spiny upper surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the bottom of a starfish called and why?

The bottom of a starfish is called the oral surface because it is where the mouth is located. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish?

The tube feet help the starfish hold onto its prey. Signup and view all the answers

Starfish normally have a central disc and most of the time have ______ arms.

5 Signup and view all the answers

The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______.

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There are also many different species of starfish which are ______, red.

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Starfish are an ______ marine animal

invertebrate Signup and view all the answers

The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______

plates Signup and view all the answers

The bottom of a starfish is called ______ surface because that is where the mouth of a starfish is located

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Study Notes

Starfish Characteristics

Starfish have tiny tube feet with suction cups that help with movement, feeding, and respiration.
The mouth of a starfish is located on the underside, also known as the oral surface.
Physical characteristics of a starfish include a central disc and typically five arms, but some species have more or fewer arms.
The bottom of a starfish is called the oral surface because it's where the mouth is located.

Starfish Body

The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular, or spiny and is covered with overlapping scales.

Starfish Species

There are many different species of starfish, which can be blue, red, or other colors.
Starfish are a type of marine animal.

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Test your knowledge about starfish anatomy and characteristics in this quiz! Learn about the different parts of a starfish and discover interesting facts about their unique features. Challenge yourself and become an expert on these fascinating marine creatures!