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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.
How does a brittle star catch its food?
Brittle stars move by swaying their arms, or as they are called tentacles, side to side.Some smaller brittle stars "go with the flow" or move with the current because they are not strong enough to move by themselves or fight the current to go the way they want to go.
How do brittle sea stars move?
sea stars move through the water by emitting a fluid from the hole on their underside; it propels them through the water
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
Does a brittle star have tube feet?
Brittle stars do not have tube feet like sea stars. Instead, they possess flexible, slender arms that can move independently and are lined with small spines. While they lack the suction capability of tube feet, brittle stars can use their arms for locomotion and feeding. Their tube-like structures, called podia, are primarily used for respiration rather than movement.
How do brittle stars get food?
With there arms.
Where can brittle stars be found?
kanas
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.
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.
