Common Brittlestar
Ophiothrix fragilis
The common brittlestar inhabits shallow coastal seabeds, especially rocky areas, shell gravel, and kelp-covered ground. It extends its five flexible arms to collect suspended food, detritus, and tiny animals from the water and sediment. When threatened, it can cast off an arm to escape, later regenerating the lost limb.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Common Brittlestar