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Ophiothrix caespitosa

Spiney-armed brittle star

Cecilia Azevedo de Souza (2014)

  

 

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Summary


Physical Description


Ecology


Anatomy & Physiology


Evolution & Systematics


Biogeographic Distribution


Conservation & Threats


References & Links

Biogeographic distribution

Figure 1: Ophiothrix caespitosa distribution map. This map is based on occurrence records available through the GBIF network and may not represent the entire distribution.


The species occurs only around Australia, more frequently found in the areas of Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. There is literature indicating their presence also in South Australia and Western Australia. 
 

Classification

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