Crown-of-thorns starfish are native to tropical waters but can decimate entire coral reefs if left to their own devices.

Cushion starfish is a catch-all term for a variety of starfish species. They are distinctive for their rounded bodies and short arms. The round shape is built on a calcium-rich structure that defends ...

Researchers in Japan have discovered a new species of starfish. The discovery came about thanks to collaborative work among researchers, fishers, and aquarium and museum staff. The starfish, which has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Square-shaped starfish are usually cushion starfish, whose rounded, inflated bodies can appear angular in rare cases. Unusual ...

Researchers have revealed the evolutionary history of the crown-of-thorns starfish -- a predator of coral that can devastate coral reefs. Their findings shed light on how the populations of these ...

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Sea star wasting disease has devastated starfish populations in North America, driving some species to the brink of extinction. New research has identified Vibrio pectenicida bacteria as the cause of ...

May 18 (UPI) --Genetic analysis of fish feces suggests crown-of-thorns starfish are a surprisingly popular menu item. According to the findings, published Monday in the journal Scientific Reports, ...

Researchers have discovered a fossil of the earliest starfish-like animal, which helps us understand the origins of the nimble-armed creature. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have ...