Divebums: Brittle Stars (Ophiothrix spiculata, Ophiopsilla californica, Ophiopteris papillosa, Ophioplocus esmarki)

Brittle Stars

(several types)

Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiothrix spiculata)
© Terry King

Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiothrix spiculata)
© Bob Gladden

Smooth Brittle Star? or Brittle Star (Ophiopsilla californica)?
© Bob Gladden

Brittle Star (Ophiopteris papillosa)
© Bob Gladden

A tiny, white Brittle Star on a gray sponge
© Bob Gladden

Smooth Brittle Star (Ophioplocus esmarki)
© Bob Gladden