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Long Spine Brittle Stars

Ophiothrix sp.

Many long spined brittle stars are found on sponges and gorgonians. Others under rocks and rubble.

Long Spine Brittle star
 Sponge Brittle Star
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Leg Sponge Brittle Star
Long Spine Brittle star
Sponge Brittle Star
Long Spine Brittle star
Oersted's Brittle Star - Ophiothrix oetstedii
Sponge Brittle Star Ophiothrix  suensonii
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Spine Brittle star
Long Spine Brittle star

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