Brittle Star < CONFIRMED >

Meet the —the agile, "brainless," and incredibly resilient cousin of the starfish. While they might look similar to sea stars at first glance, these marine invertebrates are in a class all their own, known for their rapid snake-like movement and unique survival tactics. 🌊 Quick Facts

They are essential ecosystem engineers, stirring up seafloor sediment and recycling nutrients. brittle star

Some species, like Ophiocoma wendtii , use light-sensitive crystals on their skin to "see" their surroundings without actual eyes. Meet the —the agile, "brainless," and incredibly resilient

They can voluntarily shed their arms (a process called autotomy ) to escape predators and grow them back later. Meet the —the agile

Class Ophiuroidea (from the Greek "ophis" for snake and "ura" for tail).