Some species, like crown-of-thorns sea stars, are large and spiny, while others, such as feather stars, float gently with the current. Their vivid colors and strange forms make echinoderms a favorite among underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts. Next time you dive or snorkel in the tropics or temperate seas, take a closer look—echinoderms are everywhere, quietly shaping the seascape beneath the waves.
Animals in this Category
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 1900
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 950
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 1700
