Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true about starfish?
Which of the following is true about starfish?
What do the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish help with?
What do the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish help with?
Where is the mouth of a starfish located?
Where is the mouth of a starfish located?
What are the physical characteristics of a starfish?
What are the physical characteristics of a starfish?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the bottom of a starfish called and why?
What is the bottom of a starfish called and why?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish?
What is the function of the tiny tube feet with suction cups on a starfish?
Signup and view all the answers
Starfish normally have a central disc and most of the time have ______ arms.
Starfish normally have a central disc and most of the time have ______ arms.
Signup and view all the answers
The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______.
The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______.
Signup and view all the answers
There are also many different species of starfish which are ______, red.
There are also many different species of starfish which are ______, red.
Signup and view all the answers
Starfish are an ______ marine animal
Starfish are an ______ marine animal
Signup and view all the answers
The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______
The upper surface (aboral) of a starfish is smooth, granular or spiny and is also covered with overlapping ______
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
The bottom of a starfish is called ______ surface because that is where the mouth of a starfish is located
Signup and view all the answers
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.
Let me know if you need any further assistance!
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
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!
