Are starfish vertebrates or invertebrates?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether starfish belong to the group of vertebrates (animals with a backbone) or invertebrates (animals without a backbone). This query seeks to clarify the classification of starfish within the animal kingdom.
Answer
Invertebrates
Starfish are invertebrates.
Answer for screen readers
Starfish are invertebrates.
More Information
Starfish, also known as sea stars, belong to the group of marine invertebrates. These animals lack a backbone and are part of the phylum Echinodermata, known for their radial symmetry and unique water vascular system.
Sources
- Starfish - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Sea Star - National Geographic Kids - kids.nationalgeographic.com
- Starfish - Invertebrates - Adopt An Animal Kits - earthandanimals.com
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