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Starfish, or sea stars, are remarkable marine animals found in diverse ocean habitats worldwide. These adaptable echinoderms thrive in a range of environments, from the warm, crystal-clear waters of tropical coral reefs to the frigid depths of polar seas. Many starfish species prefer shallow, coastal waters where they cling to rocks or hide among seaweed in the intertidal zone. This behavior helps them withstand the strong currents and crashing waves of their dynamic home. Coral reefs serve as another important habitat, providing both food and shelter for various starfish species. Some adventurous sea stars have even adapted to life in the abyssal plains, the deepest parts of the ocean. The wide distribution of starfish across different marine ecosystems showcases their resilience and importance in ocean food webs, making them fascinating subjects for marine biology and conservation studies.
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Many starfish like to live in shallow water near the shore.Image by Francesco Ungaro / Pexels.
Starfish live in oceans all around the world. They can be found in warm, tropical waters and in cold, icy seas. Many starfish like to live in shallow water near the shore. They cling to rocks or hide in seaweed. This keeps them safe from big waves.
Some starfish live in deeper parts of the ocean. They can be found on coral reefs, which provide food and shelter. A few types of starfish even live in the deepest parts of the sea!
In what type of water do starfish live?
Only warm waterOnly cold waterBoth warm and cold waterOnly freshwater
Where do many starfish like to live near the shore?
On the beachIn the airOn rocks or in seaweedIn sand dunes
Why do starfish cling to rocks or hide in seaweed near the shore?
To get more sunTo find foodTo stay safe from big wavesTo play with other sea animals
Where can some types of starfish be found?
In the skyIn riversIn the deepest parts of the seaOn land
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