Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around ...

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 ...

One starfish species doesn't seem to want to grow up. Scientists have discovered a disc-shaped animal in the deep Pacific Ocean whose body plan is stuck in the juvenile phase of the life cycle.

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 ...

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 ...

A deep-sea expedition off the coast of Argentina has captured stunning footage of more than 40 never-before-seen species. One unexpected star of the show is a plump sea creature that has been dubbed ...

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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 ...