This species of brittlestar, Astroporpa annulata, is related to basketstars and lives clinging to soft corals.

This species of brittlestar (Astroporpa annulata) is related to basketstars and lives clinging to soft corals. The white rings are made up of tiny hooklike spines to help it hang on and capture food. Image courtesy of Project Oceanica.

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