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A star is borne by seaweed
© Ralph Pace/Minden Pictures
With a little 'kelp,' this starfish is enjoying a change from its typical view of craggy tidal beds. Both passenger and vehicle in this photo, taken off California's coast, play important roles in their ecosystems. Canopies of underwater 'kelp forests' create habitats that support many varieties of sea creatures. Distinguished by broad leaves and spherical gas bladders that make the seaweed float, kelp is also part of the diet for many organisms. ('Many organisms' includes us: Kelp-derived algin is often added to ice cream to keep it from crystallizing).
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Quick fact:
If a sea star loses an arm, it can regrow the missing limb. This makes sea stars so resilient they can live up to 35 years in the wild.
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