UNIQUE LOOKING BASKET STARFISH

Also known as “Shetland Argus” the basket starfish is a type of marine creature commonly found in the deep sea.

They have large “branches” for arms that can reach up to 70cm in length. It is this distinctive branching of the arms that gives them their named star shape.

The basket starfish’s unique design means that like a spider they are able to catch their prey in their web before covering and eating them. Once the creature has caught its meal it will normally cover it in mucus before they eat it..