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What is the difference between the brittle stars and the basket stars?
Brittle stars have long, flexible arms that help them move quickly, while basket stars have branched arms that are used for filter feeding. Brittle stars typically have five arms, while basket stars can have 10 or more arms that branch out extensively. Additionally, basket stars are usually found in deeper waters compared to brittle stars.
Are brittle stars asexual or sexual?
Some brittle stars breed asexually. Most brittle stars are either male or female however some species are hermaphroditic.
Are brittle stars endangered?
no
What is the green brittle stars habitat?
often found living under rocks during the day. warm water not to cold.
How do brittle stars get food?
With there arms.
What is the biggest threat for brittle stars?
The biggest threat for brittle stars is habitat destruction caused by activities such as bottom trawling, dredging, and pollution. These activities can disrupt their environment, destroy their food sources, and impact their ability to reproduce and thrive.
How big can a brittle star?
Brittle stars, or ophiuroids are echinoderms, closely related to sea stars. The ophiuroids generally have five long slender, whip-like arms which may reach up to 60 centimeters (2 feet) in length on the largest specimens. They are also known as serpent stars. There are some 1,500 species of brittle stars living today, and they are largely found in deep waters more than 500 metres (1,650 feet) down.
Are Brittle stars cold blooded?
Yes, brittle stars are cold-blooded animals, meaning they cannot regulate their body temperature internally. Instead, they rely on external sources of heat to maintain their body temperature.
What are Brittle stars Predators?
Brittle stars have predators such as larger fish, crabs, sea turtles, and some marine mammals. These predators feed on brittle stars by crushing or grabbing them with their strong jaws or claws. Brittle stars use their regenerative abilities to regrow lost limbs as a defense mechanism against predators.
Do brittle stars live in rock pools?
Yes they do.
What are the groups of echinoderms?
Sea stars, brittle stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.
Are brittle stars producers consumers or decomposers?
are brittle stars decomposers
