Brittle Stars And Basket Stars

Often found in sand, rocky crevices, and kelp holdfasts. They entrap plankton with sticky secretions on their arms. Sometimes aggregate in huge numbers.These collected individuals were photographed in our lab. Disc diam. 18 mm.

coral reef

brittle star

brittle star

In addition to the brittle star, this rock is completely covered with green algae and spirorbids.

Common beneath rocks at low tide.