👉 Plagiostomids are a family of marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as starfish or sea stars. This family includes more than 100 species in total, with over 75 genera. They are characterized by their large size and distinctive body structure, which allows them to survive in environments that are challenging for other marine animals due to the high levels of light, darkness, and temperature fluctuations. Plagiostomids primarily inhabit shallow water environments such as est
