Show Notes
Are seastars the same as star fish? Where are their eyes? And can they really grow their arms back? In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Melanie MacKenzie who is a marine biologist at Museums Victoria. Join them as they dive into all the amazing facts about seastars!
This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. Guest: Melanie MacKenzie is a marine biologist at Museums Victoria. Hosts: Anika and Dexter Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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