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Sea Stars belong to a group of animals called echinoderms, which also includes sea urchins and sand dollars. They are spiny or bumpy-skinned creatures whose bodies can usually be divided into five equal parts. For example, sea stars typically have five arms, but some species have more. Like 5, 10, 15, 20 – you get the picture. These creatures are known for their incredible ability to regenerate lost arms. If a sea star loses a limb, it can grow a new one, and in some cases, an entire new sea star can even grow from a single arm! This week, we’re on a quest to find Sanibel’s stars: the 9 armed, the two-spined, the gray sea star – the list goes on… We’ve got some silly tag games lined up and star-shaped tie-dye planned. We’re seeing stars this week, and we want you there!
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