Long presumed to have no heads at all, starfish may be nothing but

3 years ago by DocMcStuffin to c/science

For centuries, naturalists have puzzled over what might constitute the head of a sea star, commonly called a "starfish." When looking at a worm, or a fish, it's clear which end is the head and which is the tail. But with their five identical arms—any of which can take the lead in propelling sea stars across the seabed—it's been anybody's guess how to determine the front end of the organism from the back. This unusual body plan has led many to conclude that sea stars perhaps don't have a head at all.

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HeChomk 23 points 3 years ago

But what?

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And009 6 points 3 years ago

The head, please English.

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HeChomk 4 points 3 years ago

There's no full stop. Please English.

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