Animal Kingdom Question 85
85. Star fish belongs to
(a) Asteriodea
(b) Ophiuroidea
(c) Holothuroidea
(d) Crinoidea
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Star fish belongs to the class - Asteroidea. Starfish or sea stars are star-shaped echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. Common usage frequently finds these names being also applied to ophiuroids, which are correctly referred to as brittle stars or basket stars. Starfish are also known as Asteroids due to being in the class Asteroidea.
