Ophiura ophiura
Also known as Asterias ciliata
species of echinoderm
Species
serpent star
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumEchinodermata
- ClassOphiuroidea
- OrderOphiurida
- FamilyOphiuridae
Habitatmarine
Observations recorded63,837
Serpent stars are brittle stars. During the day, they often hide under stones or in the sand. Using their five arms, they search for food during the night by crawling over the sea floor. Although rarely witnessed, if you frighten a serpent star it can swim away.
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