Ophiactis asperula (Philippi, 1858)
Shaggy brittle star
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Family:  Ophiactidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean.
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Biology:  It is found in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889), between and under stones, kelp, shells, hydrozoans, and on mud at depths of 0 to 1,000 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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