Ophiothrix oerstedii Lütken, 1856
Oersted's brittle star
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Family:  Ophiotrichidae ()
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Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 31 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Belize.
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Biology:  The planktonic dispersal of this species in Belize (Ref. 86569) is notable due to its abbreviated larval development lasting only 6 to 7 days (Ref. 86639). Found on sand (Ref. 111335), seagrass, Halimeda, or on corals Porites and Madracis (Ref. 86568).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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