What do bat stars eat?

Bat stars primarily feed on barnacles and other small invertebrates attached to rocks and other surfaces. They use their long, tube-like feet to grasp and manipulate their prey, and their sharp teeth to break open the shells and exoskeletons of their prey. Bat stars are also known to feed on small crustaceans, such as amphipods and isopods, as well as worms and other soft-bodied invertebrates. Some species of bat stars are even known to consume carrion and other organic matter. As opportunistic predators and scavengers, bat stars play an important role in maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem by controlling the populations of their prey species.