Synthetic pheromones may be a promising tool in attracting and culling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish, which rapidly ...

Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and ...

Starfish move without a brain by using tiny feet that react locally to pressure and weight during crawling across surfaces.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sunflower sea stars, the largest of sea stars, were formerly common in tide pools in Oregon. However, this species has suffered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of researchers in Japan recently discovered a brand new ...

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 ...

The material melts ice as fast or faster than plain salt does, Choi says, while lasting longer and thereby reducing the total ...

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 ...

More than 50 years after Bob Paine’s experiment with starfish, hundreds of species have been pronounced “keystones” in their ecosystems Lesley Evans Ogden, Quanta Magazine In the late 1960s, Bob Paine ...

Researchers have discovered a new species of sea star (also known as starfish). The discovery came about thanks to collaborative work among researchers, fishers, and aquarium and museum staff. The ...