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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Billions of sea stars have decayed and melted over the past decade, and scientists have been trying to figure out what killed them. Now, a team of researchers has solved the murder mystery that ...