Description

This is a huge and fascinating sea star, or star fish.  About 1,500 species of starfish occur on the seabed in all the world's oceans, from the tropics to frigid polar waters.

Although starfish do not have many well-defined sense organs, they are sensitive to touch, light, temperature, orientation and the status of the water around them. The tube feet and spines are sensitive to touch. The tube feet, especially those at the tips of the rays, are also sensitive to chemicals, enabling the starfish to detect odor sources such as food.

This star fish measures approximately 18 1/2 inches at its widest point by 14 inches at its tallest point.