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1. Starfish

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   Starfish, often scientifically classified within the class Asteroidea, represent a diverse group of marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Echinodermata. These organisms are characterized by a radially symmetrical body plan, typically possessing five or more arms radiating from a central disk. While commonly called 'starfish,' their formal taxonomic name is sea stars, as they are not fish. Starfish exhibit a remarkable array of morphologies, ecological roles, and reproductive strategies across various marine habitats, from shallow int…