Fast, Fierce, and Fragile: The Incredible Sunflower Starfish!
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Fast, Fierce, and Fragile: The Incredible Sunflower Starfish!
Meet the sunflower starfish, one of the ocean's most unique and surprisingly fast predators! With up to 24 arms and over 15,000 tube feet, this massive sea star glides across the seafloor at speeds unheard of for its kind. It preys on sea urchins, clams, and even other sea stars, using its powerful arms to trap its food before digesting it ...
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