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Ophioderma longicauda |
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Smooth brittle-star |
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Glatter Schlangenstern |
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Gladde slangster |
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Ophiure lisse |
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Ofioderma |
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Stella serpentina liscia |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally found on the reef
The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group The animal retracts or curls up if it is disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 30 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Bivalve mollusks - Sea worms - Carrion
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
