Are these legs of some type of Starfish?

[TonyInVa]

I have seen thousands of these at night. This is the first time I have been able to take pictures. Are they some type of Starfish?

 

 

[davelin315]

Brittle stars. Some call them micro stars as they normally don't grow more than about 1/2" from tip to tip. They're good to have as they clean the detritus out of the small holes in rock.

[Jan]

Mine are about 2.5"+ in diamter. Looks like you have the bigger ones too. They're great scavangers and multiply fast. You'll see their legs sticking out of all sorts of places when you feed.

[TonyInVa]

Mine are about 2.5"+ in diamter. Looks like you have the bigger ones too. They're great scavangers and multiply fast. You'll see their legs sticking out of all sorts of places when you feed.

I was feeding when I saw them this time. Like I mentioned, this was the first time I saw them with any lights on. Have you ever seen a center disk? I have not, only legs.

[Jan]

Yes, there are one or two that hang out behind a mag rock that I have. Loooong legs and small disc shaped body. Typical brittle starfsh.

 

I was feeding when I saw them this time. Like I mentioned, this was the first time I saw them with any lights on. Have you ever seen a center disk? I have not, only legs.

[dtfleming]

You be able to catch them spawning at night.