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Where do brittle stars live?
They like to live under rocks on the sea floor.
Do brittle stars live in rock pools?
Yes they do.
Do sea stars live together or alone?
alone
What is another difference between brittle stars and sea stars?
britle stars are small and live in coral reefs and are eaten by GIANT sea stars
Do deep sea brittle stars lay eggs?
No, deep sea brittle stars do not lay eggs. Usually, they give birth to live, free swimming larvae. The stars are hermaphroditic, so they all give birth.
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.
What is a brittle star's symbiotic relationship?
Brittle stars have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. The bacteria live on the brittle star's skin and help digest food for the brittle star. In return, the brittle star provides the bacteria with protection and a suitable environment to thrive.
Are brittle stars asexual or sexual?
Some brittle stars breed asexually. Most brittle stars are either male or female however some species are hermaphroditic.
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 endangered?
no
What is the population of the brittle star?
It is hard to find the answer because of the fact they live in deep waters more than 500 meters down. there are 1,500 species of brittle stars if that helps.
How do brittle stars get food?
With there arms.
