Brittle Star
Brittle stars are echinoderms closely related to starfish. They have a central disk with five long, slender arms that are used for locomotion and capturing prey. Unlike starfish, brittle stars have flexible arms that can break easily, hence their name. They are found in oceans around the world, typically living in sandy or rocky habitats. Brittle stars come in a variety of colors and sizes, with some species growing up to 20 inches in arm span. They are known for their ability to regenerate lost arms and have a unique feeding mechanism where they extend their arms to catch small organisms and bring them to their mouth located on the underside of their disk.