Common name: Sea star

Scientific name: Asteroidea 

Adaptations: Sea stars have to survive the harsh strengths of the ocean waves. This is why they are able to tightly grab on to near rocks and stick on to them. Another adaptation is their ability to regenerate body parts that may have been cut off or eaten off.

Habitat: Sea stars are mainly found in shallow marine environments. 

Endangered/ Threatened: Star fish pump water straight into their bodies. This is why sea stars may in danger of where they live. Pollution in the water may cause sea stars to become very sick and eventually die.Oil spills is a danger to them.

Interesting facts: The most common sea stars have 5 arms, but some might be found that have up to 40 arms.

Why I chose it: I chose this sea creature because I've always hear about it and knew what it was but i didn't know much about it.