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Classification
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Latin name : |
Ophiothrix purpurea (Martens, 1867) |
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Classification : |
Ophiuroidea [ Gray, 1840 ] ( Brittle stars ) |
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Ophiure pourpre
Disque rougeâtre, des couleurs en alternance sur les bras, et un filet noir très distinct au milieu de chaque bras, entourré par du jaune.
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Purple brittle star
Reddish disk, alternating colors on arms, with a distinctive black stripe running down the middle of each one, surrounded by yellow.
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
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Biology
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Feed |
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Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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Habitat |
Coral |
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Geographical distribution |
Indo-pacific: Red Sea, Fidji etc. |
Links
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Websites : |
http://www.das-fotoarchiv.com/portfolio/schnorrenberg/page33.htm
http://www.reefimages.com/cgi-reefimages/page.cgi?list=Seastars&filena [...]
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/brittlestars.htm
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 3/02/2003
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