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Brittle Star Collection

The brittle star, a fascinating creature found in various marine habitats, never fails to captivate with its delicate beauty and unique characteristics

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Brittle Star Collection: Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab
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Brittle Star Collection: Close-up of a Brittle Star (Ophiura ophiura) stranded on the beach at low tide
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Brittle Star Collection: Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star echinoderm, Ophiomastix annulosa, Ophiura annulosa
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Brittle Star Collection: UW INDO 2029 61
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Brittle Star Collection: UW INDO 1895 18
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Brittle Star Collection: Nudibranch (Fjordia lineata) crawling amongst the legs of a Black brittlestar
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Brittle Star Collection: Gorgons Head, 1863-79 (colour litho)
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Brittle Star Collection: Echinoderms, c. 1860 (colour litho)
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Brittle Star Collection: Gorgons Head, 1863-79 (colour litho)
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Brittle Star Collection: Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus eucnemis) Slingsby Channel, British Columbia
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Brittle Star Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of brittlestars. Indonesia
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Brittle Star Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Brittle Star Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) on Sea pen (Virgularia sp. ). Rinca, Indonesia
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Brittle Star Collection: USA, Reticulated Brittle Star (Ophiocoma Brevipes) On Cushion Starfish (Culcita Novaeguineae)
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Brittle Star Collection: Serpent Star (Ophiura ophiura) lying on the beach, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle Star - Blending into it's home on the soft coral this starfish is almost invivible - Papua
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Brittle Star Collection: Palaeocoma egertoni, a fossil ophiuroid
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Brittle Star Collection: Illustration of Brittle star (Ophiuroid)
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Brittle Star Collection: Crevice Brittle Star -Ophiopholis aculeata-, White Sea, Karelia, Russia
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Brittle Star Collection: Black Brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra) adult, on maerl bed in sea loch, Loch Carron
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Brittle Star Collection: Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
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Brittle Star Collection: Common Brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star, SEM
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Brittle Star Collection: Palaeocoma egertoni, brittle star fossil C016 / 4893
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star fossil C013 / 6618
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star, Astrotoma agassizii
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Brittle Star Collection: Ophioctenella sp. brittle star
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Brittle Star Collection: Ophioderma egertoni (Broderip), brittlestar
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestar
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Brittle Star Collection: Ophiroid brittle stars
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Brittle Star Collection: Astroboa clavata, basketstar
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Brittle Star Collection: Palaeocoma egertoni, fossil brittle star
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle Star - Indonesia
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle Star on Porifera (Echinodermata and Porifera), Yucutan Penninsula, Mexico
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) adult, suspended in seawater, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestar (Ophiuroidea sp. ) adult, on Soft Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp)
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Brittle Star Collection: Sand Brittlestar (Ophiura ophiura) adult, on sandy seabed, Worbarrow Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestar on coral
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Brittle Star Collection: Lenses on brittle star surface, SEM
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle stars
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star on coral
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittle star fossils
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Brittle Star Collection: Dead great spider crab
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestars on soft coral
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Brittle Star Collection: Brittlestar on a reef


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The brittle star, a fascinating creature found in various marine habitats, never fails to captivate with its delicate beauty and unique characteristics. In the depths of the ocean, amidst a Horse mussel bed, one can witness the enchanting dance of Brittlestars alongside an Edible crab. These graceful creatures, known as Ophiothrix fragilis, gracefully sway their long arms through the water, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. On the shores at low tide, a Close-up of a stranded Brittle Star reveals its intricate patterns and vibrant colors. This particular species, Ophiura ophiura, showcases its resilience even when faced with adversity. Its presence on the beach serves as a reminder of nature's ability to adapt and survive. In warmer waters like those surrounding St. Vincent in the Caribbean lies another captivating sight - Suensons brittle stars resting on Azure vase sponges (Callyspongia plicifera). The contrast between their slender bodies and vibrant blue backdrop creates an awe-inspiring scene that seems almost otherworldly. Further exploration into these echinoderms leads us to discover Ophiomastix annulosa and Ophiura annulosa. Their intricate designs resemble works of art from centuries past - Echinoderms depicted in stunning color lithographs dating back to 1860s Gorgons Head or c. 1923 Marine organisms illustrations. Even amongst other marine life forms such as Nudibranchs crawling amongst Black brittlestar legs or Northern basket stars dwelling in Slingsby Channel off British Columbia's coast; Brittlestars manage to stand out with their elegance and grace. Whether observed up close or admired from afar through historical depictions or underwater photography like UW INDO 2029 61 or UW INDO 1895 18; each encounter with these remarkable creatures leaves us marveling at their beauty while reminding us of nature's boundless wonders.