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STAR FISH. 
The Star Fish is a curious creature, and 
is frequently found sticking to rocks, on the 
borders of the sea. They are of a red or 
yellowish colour, and furnished with five 
rays. In form they greatly resemble a star, 
from which circumstance they are supposed 
to derive their name. In their movements 
they are very slow ; and when any part is 
taken away, they have the property of sup- 
plying its deficiency, by forming new limbs, 
and by this means become perfect. Its 
mouth is placed in the centre. The Star 
Fish is most generally found on the sea 
shore after a storm. 
