MadSci Network: Zoology |
In short, no, sea stars don't migrate. Well, the only time that they move anywhere is when they are in their planktonic form and are floating through the oceans looking for a suitable place to land. Baby sea stars don't have a special name. When they are present in their planktonic form, though, they are commonly known as trochophore larvae, but this term is broad and doesn't specifically apply to sea stars. Sorry I couldn't give you any juicy details on the sea star life history. Rochelle. Admin Note: The common sea star has two larval stages: the Bipinnaria larva followed by the Brachiolaria larva. For more on sea star development, go to: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art98/janstar.html
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