Ophiothrix Collection

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Plate 10 Ophiothrix Ophiodea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
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Brittle Star - River dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Brittle Star - River dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) on Sea pen (Virgularia sp. ). Rinca, Indonesia
Kaleidoscopic image of Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp.) on Sea pen (Virgularia sp.). Rinca, Indonesia

Micronesia, Close-Up Brittle Star (Ophiothrix Sp?) On Hard Coral (Diploastrea Heliopora)

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

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

Brittlestar on sea fan
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp.) on gorgonian sea fan. Similan Islands National park, Andaman Sea, Thailand

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

Brittle star and collapsed sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp. orange) in which a few porcelain crabs are hiding and a small fish is resting. Sea pens are a type of octocoral

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Discover the mesmerizing world of Ophiothrix, a fascinating species that thrives in various marine habitats. In the Horse mussel bed with Brittlestars, such as Ophiothrix fragilis, and Edible crab, an intricate ecosystem unfolds beneath the waves. The Suensons brittle star, Ophiothrix suensonii, gracefully perches on an Azure vase sponge in St. Vincent's Caribbean waters, showcasing nature's delicate beauty. Plate 10 from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur reveals the artistic intricacy ophiodea. Its unique form captivates viewers and highlights the diversity found within our oceans. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscopic image of a brittle star from North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its vibrant colors and patterns create a visual spectacle that showcases nature's creativity. Witness another kaleidoscopic image featuring a Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. ) resting on a Sea pen (Virgularia sp. ) in Rinca, Indonesia. This symbiotic relationship between two species is both captivating and essential for their survival. In Micronesia's crystal-clear waters lies an enchanting scene - a close-up of a Brittle Star (Ophiothrix sp?) delicately balanced on Hard Coral (Diploastrea Heliopora). This harmonious coexistence exemplifies the interconnectedness of marine life. A black-and-white photograph captures the elegance of Ophiocomina nigra - an adult Black Brittlestar thriving amidst maerl beds in Loch Carron, Scotland. These resilient creatures adapt to diverse environments with ease. Closer to home in Mounts Bay, Marazion Cornwall England; we encounter an adult Common Brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis) exploring rockpools during low tide. Their presence reminds us of the wonders that lie just beyond our shores.