This description is about the fascinating creatures that live in the deep sea: starfish. Starfish are a type of echinoderm that live in the depths of the ocean, often in areas with little light. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can be found in
The common starfish, common sea star or sugar starfish is the most common and familiar starfish in the north-east Atlantic. Belonging to the family Asteriidae, it has five arms and usually grows to between 10–30 cm across, although larger specimens are known. The common starfish is usually orange or brownish in color, and sometimes violet; specimens found in deeper waters are pale. The common starfish is found on rocky and gravelly substrates where it feeds on mollusks and other benthic invertebrates.