Scientists are always baffled when odd animals show up in unlikely places, especially without a logical explanation. That is ...

There are approximately 2,000 species of starfish, all unique in shape, size, and color—from blue and purple to pink and orange. These star-shaped sea creatures are covered in all sorts of ...

The royal starfish (Astropecten articulatus) gets its name from its decadent purple and gold color. The vividly hued species is found along the east coast of North America, primarily in the southeast.

What makes a starfish blue? (or yellow ... grey and purple but is best known for its royal-blue colour. Blue pigments are extremely rare in the animal kingdom, and as a result this species is prized ...

The starfish, which has been named Paragonaster hoeimaruae, belongs to the family Pseudarchasteridae. It is a distinctive red and beige color, with five arms and spans just over 10 centimeters.

SAN DIEGO — Starfish — also known as sea stars ... They were vibrant in color — purple, red, and orange. The sea stars were huge, healthy, and clinging to the pilings under the pier.