Fire star
Hymenodiscus sp.
- On view
- Into the Deep
- Animal type
- Invertebrates
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Other sea stars; Order: Brisingida
- Diet
- NA
- Range
- Worldwide from 2,100 to 7,200 ft. (630–2,200 m)
- Size
- NA
Meet the fire star
This animal holds up its bright-orange arms to catch dinner drifting in the currents. Spines covering each long arm help this fire star trap plankton and other food as it floats by.
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