Brittle Star

Brittle stars are echinoderms, (which means spiny skin) and are usually found in the coral reefs and shallow waters almost everywhere on earth. Brittle stars have over 2,000 different species. They are closely related to the sea star and the basket star.

Like most sea stars, the brittle star has amazing regeneration capabilities. If a brittle star gets one of its arms bitten off it can regenerate a new arm. Some stars can survive with only one arm left intact, and regenerate the rest of the body.

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[tietjen1st]

one more reason to stay out of the ocean

[chemicalsue]

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