Starfish or sea stars (Asteroidea) include ca. 1,500 species. All sea stars are benthic, and the majority of species are predatory.

 

		Asteriidae
		Polar Six-rayed Star (Leptasterias polaris)
		Oreasteridae
		Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulatus )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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