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How big can a brittle star get?
Brittle stars are nocturnal scavengers that can be found in ecosystems throughout the world's oceans. These animals consist of a clearly defined circu...
Are brittle stars symbiotic?
The brittle stars and the corals live in the Gulf of Mexico in a symbiotic relationship. The brittle stars use the branches of the coral to gain easy ...
Life cycle of a brittle star?
Life span. Brittle stars generally sexually mature in two to three years, become full grown in three to four years, and live up to 5 years. Members of...
What is the brittle star family?
The name Ophiuroidea is derived from the Greek words ophis, meaning snake, and oura, meaning tail, in reference to the often thin, snail-like winding ...
How long are brittle star?
Both the Ophiurida and Euryalida (the basket stars) have five long, slender, flexible, whip-like arms, up to 60 cm in length. They are supported by an...
Where does the brittle star live?
Meet the deep sea brittle star Brittle stars live on spiny sponges and other sessile animals at the bottom of the deep sea, as well as by themselves a...
What is the scientific name of brittle star?
What is another name for the brittle star?Why are brittle stars called brittle?What is the scientific name for the group including starfish and britt...
Do deep sea brittle stars lay eggs?
While most brittle stars reproduce by ejecting sperm and eggs into the water, some can also reproduce by tearing themselves in two. Do brittle stars l...
How do brittle stars breathe?
Like sea stars, brittle stars have a vascular system that uses water to control locomotion, respiration, and food and waste transportation, and their ...