4. Do starfish have eyes?

Yes, but not eyes as most animals have. Starfish have eyespots at the tip of each arm, which act as light sensors. They contain a red pigment which changes chemically in the presence of light and are thought to influence the starfish's behaviour (particularly movement).

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