Ophioscolex corynetes  (Fleshy Brittle Star)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #44893)

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Photo Location	Chatham Strait, Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Cobble and mud mixed bottom, below 500 meters
Photo Date	May 23, 2013
Upload Date	July 16, 2013
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Photo ID #	44893
Comments	The disk of this species is gelatinous and fragile. Several specimens had lost most of the disk, and I assumed they were a seperate species until closer examination.