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| Phylum Echinodermata > Class Stellaroida > Subclass Ophiuroidea |
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colourful brittle stars Ophiothela danae* Family Ophiotrichidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? These tiny brittle stars are sometimes seen on sea fans, flowery soft corals and other soft corals on some of our shores. A single host can be home to many of these tiny brittle stars. But it requires a keen eye to spot them. Features: Whole animal about 1cm. Arms with colourful bands usually to match the host animal. Central disk also with colourful markings. |
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Tiny colourful brittle stars on Singapore shores
 Changi, Jul 10 |
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 Tuas, Dec 11 |
 Tiny tubefeet sticking out. |
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display
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