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Meet the world’s smallest starfish, know locally as Little Patty (Parvulastra parvivipara). This little powerhouse is the smallest starfish in the world, maxing out at just 10 mm (1cm) in diameter. Size isn’t the only surprising thing about this fella, this incredible creature has one of the weirdest life cycles in the ocean! Unlike most starfish that release millions of eggs, this species is viviparous. It gives birth to fully formed, live young and the juveniles develop internally. To survive
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