British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

BSL Marine Species Glossary - Cushion Star - definition

Translation:

Cushion Starfish are small (typically 5cm wide) with short, broad arms giving them a puffy appearance. Their bodies are covered in short, blunt spines. They can be found in rockpools and are good at camouflaging themselves by changing into a variety of colours, including orange, green, brown or cream. Key features include tube feet on the underside for movement and five plates around the mouth, each with two spines which help maintain grip. Cushion Starfish are what is known as 'Protandrous Hermaphrodites', which means they start life as males, but some develop into females as they grow larger.

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