2.9K views · 18 reactions | This video details how the six-rayed sea star stands out among starfish for its rare and active approach to raising its young. Capturing its lifecycle via stunning 4K microscopy, this video explores how, like birds, these starfish ‘brood’, keeping their offspring close until they’re ready to venture out on their own. https://aeon.co/videos/a-spectacular-close-up-look-at-the-starfish-with-a-hands-on-approach-to-parenting | Aeon | Facebook