Basket Starfish Feeding on Sargassum Shrimp Video credits: Steel Rockett | For The Love of Fish

Starfish can sometimes exhibit extra limbs due to a process called regeneration. When a starfish loses an arm, often from a predator attack or injury, it has the remarkable ability to regenerate that limb over time. In some cases, starfish may develop additional limbs beyond the usual five, a phenomenon that can occur due to genetic mutations or environmental factors. These extra limbs can help them adapt better to their surroundings, improve locomotion, or enhance their feeding capabilities. Th