When the crown of thorns starfish hatches, it has a semitransparent, jellylike appearance with a non-defined shape. As it ages, it grows arms and then spikes, giving rise to its name. This dramatic change in its body features describes the starfish's ________.
A)metamorphosis
B)medusa body plan
C)water vascular system
D)molting

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The crown of thorns starfish undergoes metamorphosis, a process where it changes from a larval stage with a jellylike appearance to an adult form with arms and spikes.

When the Crown of Thorns Starfish Hatches, It Has a Semitransparent