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Ophiopholis aculeata
Daisy brittle star - Ophiure pâquerette

Ophiopholis aculeata
Characteristics:
• variable in colour, mottled
• 5 very long, fragile arms
• may be found nearshore
May be mistaken for: Ophiura sarsi
Ophiuridae*
Family:
Ophiactidae
Type of measure:
Disc mm
Maximum size:
19 mm
territory covered  territory covered    territory not covered  territory not covered

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