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Numerous white brittle stars on a sediment and rock substrate. This type ofbrittle star is always seen on the seafloor and not in coral bushes. Thevariation in size of the individuals seen here is interesting. Are they all the same species? (Image credit: NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program; Our Deepwater Backyard)