Scientists have discovered that deep-sea Arctic starfish have eyes in their arms, not unlike other starfish that live near the shore. Sea creatures that live deep underwater, on the ocean floor, where ...

Oregon’s starfish are turning to goo, too. The state’s population no longer appears isolated from a widespread disease outbreak killing thousands of starfish from California to Alaska. Oregon Coast ...

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. "I ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of researchers in Japan recently discovered a brand new ...

For the past two years, a mysterious wasting disease has devastated starfish living along the West Coast, turning countless individual animals into goo. But now, a record number of surviving starfish ...

Starfish that reproduce through cloning avoid ageing to a greater extent than those that propagate through sexual reproduction. This is shown by a new research study in which researchers from the ...

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 25 (UPI) --A life without sex might sound boring, but for starfish, it's the secret to a longer life. A new study finds starfish that reproduce via cloning age less quickly ...