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| Phylum Echinodermata > Class Stellaroida > Subclass Ophiuroidea |
| Feather
star brittle stars Ophiomaza cacaotica* Family Ophiotrichidae updated Feb 10 Where seen? This brittle star was seen once entwined in a pale feather star at Raffles Lighthouse. Features: Whole animal 1-2cm.The spines on the tips of the arms are modified into hooks that help the brittle star cling to the feather star host. The animal is poorly studied but it seems to do no harm to the feather star host. |
 Raffles Lighthouse, Jul 06 |
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 Sisters Island, Nov 11 |
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