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This Black brittle star (Ophiomastix variabilis) was found in the California Channel Islands. Brittle stars live on the bottom and can be found in and around rocks and coral. They frequently come out to forage at night, although in some cases, when the population booms, they can cover the entire sea floor. California.

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