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What is the scientific name of a brittle star?
That depends on which species of brittle star you are referring to. There are 1900 living species of brittle star.
What is the scientific name for a brittle star?
Two of the best-known shallow species are the green brittle star (Ophioderma brevispina), found from Massachusetts to Brazil, and the common European brittle star (Ophiothrix fragilis). Deep-water species tend to live in or on the sea floor or adhere to coral or urchins. The most widespread species is the long-armed brittle star (Amphipholis squamata), a grayish or bluish species that is strongly luminescent.
Is a brittle star a myriapod?
A Brittle star is not a myriapod. A Brittle star is an echinoderm. An example of a myriapod would be a centipede.
What family is the brittle star?
The Brittle star is in the Family Ophiodermatidae.
Is a brittle star a vertebrate?
a brittle star is an invertabrate
What is the difference from a starfish and a brittle star?
a brittle star is a type of starfish.
What is the daisy brittle star color?
invertabrateA Brittle star is not a myriapod
What animal is classified as an echinoderm a brittle star or a hydra?
Brittle star
What is the genus of the brittle star?
Brittle stars belong to the Class: Ophiuroidea. This class is comprised of 3 orders and many families and genus'. In order to determine genus and species, specific animals need to be considered.Brittle star is the common name for the organism that belongs to the genus and species Orphiothrix spiculata.
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.
What phylum is the brittle star in?
The brittle star belongs to the phylum Echinodermata.
What color are brittle star?
Brittle stars can be many different colors ranging from blue to gray. The most common color is brown.
