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Brittle Stars Collection

"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Brittle Stars: A Captivating Journey through Nature's Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of brittle stars

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Plate 10 Ophiothrix Ophiodea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature)

Plate 10 Ophiothrix Ophiodea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615755 Plate 10 Ophiothrix Ophiodea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Echinoderms, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Echinoderms, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999311 Echinoderms, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Star - Blending into it's home on the soft coral this starfish is almost invivible - Papua

Brittle Star - Blending into it's home on the soft coral this starfish is almost invivible - Papua New Guinea
VT-8849 Brittle Star - Blending into it's home on the soft coral this starfish is almost invisible Papua New Guinea Ophiothrix foveolata Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Starfish on an orange sponge

Brittle Starfish on an orange sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Star on sponge, Belize

Brittle Star on sponge, Belize

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Small Basket Starfish hiding in a sponge

Small Basket Starfish hiding in a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Close-up view of basket stars feeding at night

Close-up view of basket stars feeding at night
Basket stars feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Basket Star feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Basket Star feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Bumblebee shrimp hiding on a basket star

Bumblebee shrimp hiding on a basket star, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Detail on a giant basket star

Detail on a giant basket star (Astroboa nuda) on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Black Brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra) adult, on maerl bed in sea loch, Loch Carron

Black Brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra) adult, on maerl bed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Common Brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion

Common Brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Mounts Bay, Marazion, Cornwall, England, November

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Star - Indonesia

Brittle Star - Indonesia
LEE-154 Brittle Star Indonesia Ophiothrix purpurea Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) adult, suspended in seawater, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago

Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) adult, suspended in seawater, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp.) adult, suspended in seawater, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittlestar (Ophiuroidea sp. ) adult, on Soft Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp)

Brittlestar (Ophiuroidea sp. ) adult, on Soft Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp)
Brittlestar (Ophiuroidea sp.) adult, on Soft Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp.) in reef at night, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Sand Brittlestar (Ophiura ophiura) adult, on sandy seabed, Worbarrow Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Sand Brittlestar (Ophiura ophiura) adult, on sandy seabed, Worbarrow Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, july

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittlestars on soft coral

Brittlestars on soft coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. spiny) and acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. red) on soft coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Echinoderm, 18th century

Echinoderm, 18th century

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Prehistoric brittle star fossils

Prehistoric brittle star fossils. Fossilised remains of Sinosaura kelheimense brittle stars from the Jurassic period (around 200-145 million years ago). Found in Bavaria, Germany

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittlestars on gorgonian coral

Brittlestars on gorgonian coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. yellow) on gorgonian coral (red). Photographed at Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittlestars on a sea fan

Brittlestars on a sea fan
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. white rings) wrapped around the branches of a gorgonian sea fan (pink). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Star - Brittle stars can regenerate a new individual from a broken fragment

Brittle Star - Brittle stars can regenerate a new individual from a broken fragment
VT-8951 Brittle Star Papua New Guinea Ophiothrix purpurea Brittle stars can regenerate a new individual from a broken fragment. They also change colour to match their host

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle Star

Brittle Star
JLM-3059 Brittle Star John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Crinoid-encrusted sponge, reef. Indo Pacific Papua New Guinea

Crinoid-encrusted sponge, reef. Indo Pacific Papua New Guinea
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Bat star with brittle stars (Patiris miniata ). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Bat star with brittle stars (Patiris miniata ). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Brittle star (Ophiolepis sp)

Brittle star (Ophiolepis sp)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Purple sea urchins and brittle stars (Strongylocentrotus purpatus ). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Purple sea urchins and brittle stars (Strongylocentrotus purpatus ). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Empty shell on red gorgonian with brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA

Empty shell on red gorgonian with brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Bat star among brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA

Bat star among brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Tube worms (rare). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Tube worms (rare). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBrittle Stars Collection: Seven-Armed Starfish (Luidia ciliaris) Close up detail showing tube feet, St Abbs, Scotland

Seven-Armed Starfish (Luidia ciliaris) Close up detail showing tube feet, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect


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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Brittle Stars: A Captivating Journey through Nature's Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of brittle stars, as captured by Ernst Haeckel in his renowned work "Kunstformen der Natur. " These delicate creatures, belonging to the echinoderm family, have fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike since their first appearance in 1833. In Papua New Guinea, a Plate 10 Ophiothrix Ophiodea from Kunstformen der Natur comes to life, blending seamlessly into its soft coral home. Its ability to camouflage is truly remarkable – an almost invisible starfish that leaves us awestruck. Moving on to Belize, we encounter a breathtaking sight: a vibrant orange sponge serving as a backdrop for another brittle starfish. The contrast between the vivid hues creates an enchanting visual feast for our eyes. But it doesn't end there; these fascinating creatures continue to surprise us. In Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, we witness basket stars feeding under cover of darkness. Their intricate movements and delicate tendrils create a captivating spectacle against the night sky. As we explore further depths, we stumble upon hidden treasures – bumblebee shrimp seeking refuge on basket stars' arms. This symbiotic relationship reminds us of nature's interconnectedness and its ability to create harmony even amidst diverse species. The giant basket star demands our attention with its intricate details – each arm adorned with exquisite patterns resembling fine lacework. It serves as a testament to nature's artistry and complexity. Finally, in Loch Carron, Scotland, we encounter sand brittlestars gracefully resting on the seabed. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this picturesque landscape while reminding us of the vast diversity thriving beneath our oceans' surface. Join us on this extraordinary journey where every image tells a story about these enigmatic creatures known as brittle stars. Let their beauty and resilience inspire us to appreciate the wonders of our natural world.