Brittlestar Spawning - Ophiothrix fragilis
The Common Brittlestar - Ophiothrix fragilis - stands on the tips of its legs and casts spawn from the central disc area. It seems that once one starts to do this, many neighbouring brittlestars do the same.
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Brittlestar Spawning - Ophiothrix fragilis
The Common Brittlestar - Ophiothrix fragilis - stands on the tips of its legs and casts spawn from the central disc area. It seems that once one starts to do this, many neighbouring brittlestars do the same.
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Date:
Location:
North Sea. St. Abbs Marine Reserve
Photographer:
Brittlestar Spawning - Ophiothrix fragilis
The Common Brittlestar - Ophiothrix fragilis - stands on the tips of its legs and casts spawn from the central disc area. It seems that once one starts to do this, many neighbouring brittlestars do the same.
Ref:
Date:
Location:
North Sea. St. Abbs Marine Reserve
Photographer: