How Starfish Move — Reading Comprehension
Grades
1
2
Standards
RI.1.1
RI.1.2
RI.1.8
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About This Reader
Starfish, also known as sea stars, have a fascinating method of locomotion that sets them apart from other marine creatures. These echinoderms use a complex system of hydraulic-powered tube feet to navigate their underwater world. Each starfish possesses hundreds of these tiny, tubular structures on the underside of their arms, each ending in a suction cup-like disc. To move, starfish fill these tube feet with seawater, extending them outward and attaching them to surfaces. By coordinating the movement of these numerous feet, starfish can glide smoothly across the ocean floor, climb vertical surfaces, and even right themselves if turned upside down. This unique locomotion method allows starfish to explore various marine habitats, from rocky shores to coral reefs, in search of food and shelter, showcasing the remarkable adaptations of these captivating sea creatures.
Starfish move in a special way. They use tiny tube feet under their arms. These feet look like small tubes with suction cups at the end. Starfish have hundreds of these tube feet. To move, they fill the tubes with water. Then, they stretch out the tubes and stick them to the ground. The starfish pulls itself forward using these feet.
It can move in any direction. Starfish move slowly, but they can climb rocks and even go up walls!
What do starfish use to move?
FinsLegsTube feetWingsHow many tube feet do starfish have?
TenFiftyHundredsThousandsWhat do starfish fill their tube feet with to move?
AirSandWaterRocksWhat can starfish do with their tube feet besides moving on the ground?
FlyJumpSwim fastClimb rocksCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.1.2
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.1.8
Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingscience
