The disc of this tiny brittlestar is 5 mm in diameter. Brittlestars of all sizes are common in deepwater coral communities including this small one found in surface sediments associated with Lophelia pertusa.

The disc of this tiny brittlestar is 5 mm in diameter. Brittlestars of all sizes are common in deepwater coral communities. Researchers found this small one in surface sediments associated with Lophelia pertusa. Image courtesy of, Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

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