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Amphiodia occidentalis
(Long-Armed Burrowing Brittle Star)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2069)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Sitka Sound, SE Alaska
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
buried in mud, often under rocks
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 18, 2007
Elevation (m)
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Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
2069
Notes
This genus of brittle stars is identified by the tiny disk and extremely long arms. The easiest way to find this species is to turn over rocks that are partially buried in sand/mud (but not so deep as to be far into the black anoxic layers). This delicate species is difficult to collect without breaking so is best observed in place. When found look for several other invertebrates that may associate with it such as the pea crab Pinnixa schmitti, the snail Fartulum occidentalis, and the bivalve Ro
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