The starfish uses its powerful arms to slowly pull the mussel's shell open. Once the gap between the two shells is large enough it turns its stomach inside out and forces it into the shell and digests the mussel right in its own home! Who would have thought the sea star to be such a vicious foe?!
I took this photo at the beautiful and peaceful Clifton 4th beach.
Ali
Oh my Gosh! Too much information, Paul! As from now, I don’t like starfishes anymore…
Paul
Post authorYeah, they’re kinda evil sounding creatures hey!? Someone should make a horror movie about giant killer starfish. :)
Ali
Starfish — The silent beast! :D
RiD1
so….( i dont eat mussels), is there a possibility of finding a starfish in your mussel???
Paul
Post authorI’ve never thought of nomming starfish RiD1. :)