Sea stars, urchins & sea cucumbers
Commensal Brittle Star
Ophiothela mirabilis (Verrill, 1867)
Names
| English | Commensal Brittle Star |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 锦疣蛇尾 |
| Scientific name | Ophiothela mirabilis (Verrill, 1867) |
About this species
Ophiothela mirabilis is a species of ophiuroid brittle star within the family Ophiotrichidae. O. mirabilis is an epizoic species which have a non-parasitic relationship with host sponges or gorgonians. Although native to the Pacific Ocean, it has invaded the Caribbean and southwestern Atlantic since late 2000. Many of its characteristics, including reproduction and diet, allow O. mirabilis opportunities to quickly propagate and spread through habitats.
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Ophiothela mirabilis is een slangster uit de familie Ophiotrichidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd in 1867 als Ophiotrix mirabilis gepubliceerd door Addison Emery Verrill.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Echinodermata |
| Class | Ophiuroidea |
| Order | Amphilepidida |
| Family | Ophiotrichidae |
| Genus | Ophiothela |
