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Identify candidates using visible features.

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Question 1

What is the animal's overall body shape?

Look at the animal's overall shape. Check whether it resembles a star, has a central disc with thin arms, is rounded with spines, has an elongated body or bears feather-like arms. Some forms are unusual. Skip the question if you cannot clearly recognise its outline.

What is the animal's overall body shape?
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An unknown feature does not rule out a species. Matches are not confidence percentages.