Ophiothrix fragilis
Brittlestars form dense beds — sometimes millions per hectare — on coarse seabeds across the UK continental shelf. Unlike starfish, they move by lashing their slender arms rather than using tube feet. Arms break off easily to confuse predators.
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Record sightingConservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.