Starfish are marine invertebrates commonly found in rocky areas near the ocean floor. They have five arms and come in various colors but lack eyes, blood, and a brain. Starfish detect food like clams and mussels through chemical sensing and use their arms to pry open and eat their prey. They can regenerate lost arms and live in many ocean habitats around the world, though some species live only in coral reefs. While predators may bite their arms, starfish can survive harm and are generally harmless to humans.