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Are starfish poisonous?

Starfish (ocean)

Star is an echinoderm. Some species have thorns and skin glands on their surfaces. Glands can secrete some toxic viscous liquids, which have predation and defense functions and should be avoided.

Not all of them are poisonous.

I have never eaten starfish, but it is said that it can be eaten. I introduced it when I was eating seafood in the hotel, but I was afraid to eat it. Stiff with fear