Video: Beautiful whirlpools created by starfish larvae when feeding

Starfish larvae are smaller than a millimeter using capillaries to create whirlpools, absorbing food.

Starfish larvae create vortices for food.

William Gilpin, from Stanford University, USA won the first prize of Nikon's competition with the 8-week-old starfish film, Seeker, on December 14.

The film shows that the larvae are smaller than a millimeter creating a whirlpool to get food, thus forming many beautiful complex patterns in the water.

"Starfish are one of the first animals to evolve to control their surroundings in this way. Their adaptability may have been imitated by more complex animals. In addition to biology, This process can also be used as a basis for industrial purposes, such as improving water filters, " Gilpin said.