Ophiuroidea Collection

Close up of deepsea Basket star (Gorgonocephalus sp) from coral seamount, SW Indian Ridge, Indian Ocean, December 2011

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

Brittle star (Ophiuroidea sp) Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Black brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra), yellow colour variety, with Common brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis), on sea bed, St Abbs (St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve), Berwickshire

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

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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

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Spiny Brittle Star - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 06-Nov-19

Nudibranch (Fjordia lineata) crawling amongst the legs of a Black brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra), Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Starfish, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol
AGD241733 Starfish, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.10, p.528, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1893 (colour litho) by German School

Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus eucnemis) Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. May

Kaleidoscopic image of brittlestars. Indonesia

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

Palaeocoma egertoni, a fossil ophiuroid
Palaeocoma egertoni, with arms 4.5 cm long, from the Jurassic of Dorest, England

Crevice Brittle Star -Ophiopholis aculeata-, White Sea, Karelia, Russia

Brittle stars massing by the hundreds in possible reproduction event at Tagus Cove, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Brittle star, Astrotoma agassizii
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Ophioctenella sp. brittle star
Scanning electron microscope image of the post-larval stage of a brittle star (x 110) A newly described species 1994

Ophioderma egertoni (Broderip), brittlestar
Brittlestars belong to the echinoderms and are a close relative of sea stars. This specimen dates from the Middle Lias of the Jurassic from Bridport, Dorset c. 195-189 million years old

Brittlestar
Underside of a brittlestar specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ophiroid brittle stars
These invertebrates can occur in huge numbers on the deep ocean floor. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Astroboa clavata, basketstar

Palaeocoma egertoni, fossil brittle star
A fossil brittle (serpent) star found in the Jurassic and Lias of England. Maximum diameter 8cm. This specimen is a well-known Echinoderm genus and similar to todays living brittle stars

Brittlestar on coral
Brittlestar (Opiothrix sp. yellow) on soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.). Brittlestars are echinoderms, closely related to starfish. Photographed in the Indo-Pacific region

Brittle star on coral

Brittle star on a sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp. purple). Sea pens are a type of octocoral. The brittle star is a marine invertebrate that is related to starfish

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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"Exploring the Enigmatic Ophiuroidea: A Close-Up of Deepsea Basket Star and Horse Mussel Bed with Brittlestars" Dive into the mesmerizing world of Ophiuroidea, a fascinating class of marine invertebrates. In this captivating image, we are granted a close-up view of a deep-sea Basket star from the coral seamount in the SW Indian Ridge. Its intricate arms extend gracefully, resembling an otherworldly creature suspended in time. Moving on to another enchanting scene, we find ourselves amidst a Horse mussel bed adorned with delicate Brittlestars. These graceful creatures, known as Ophiothrix fragilis, intertwine their slender arms among the mussels' shells while an Edible crab scuttles by. It's a harmonious display of life thriving beneath the ocean's surface. In Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008, our attention is captured by a striking Brittle star belonging to the Ophiuroidea species. Against a backdrop of swirling currents and vibrant marine life, this creature showcases its unique form and resilience. A rare sight awaits us next - a Black brittlestar displaying an unusual yellow color variety alongside Common brittlestars. The contrast between their hues creates an exquisite visual feast for our eyes. Venturing further into St. Vincent in the Caribbean Sea reveals yet another intriguing encounter - Suensons brittle star perched upon an Azure vase sponge called Callyspongia plicifera. This symbiotic relationship highlights nature's ability to create stunning collaborations that benefit both parties involved. Drawing inspiration from Ernst Haeckel's renowned illustrations found in "Kunstformen der Natur, " Plate 10 showcases various species within Ophiothrix genus under his artistic lens. Each specimen comes alive through Haeckel's meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for nature’s beauty.