Sticky starfish | The Blue Planet
The problem with starfish is that they have minds of their own and five large sticky arms. By the time the shrimps have prised off one arm, another has reattached itself.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'16''
- Broadcast year: 2001
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Reproduction, genetics and evolution | Classification and biodiversity | Morphological and behavioural adaptations
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: The Blue Planet
- Episode: Coral Seas
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