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Ophiothrix fragilis
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<p><i>Ophiothrix fragilis</i> is a <a href="/facts/Species/oDg6b96r">species</a> of <a href="/facts/Brittle_star/PUSmanNu">brittle star</a> in the <a href="/facts/Order_(biology)/GKLJvIpt">order</a> <a href="/facts/Ophiurida/bMuDpJJC">Ophiurida</a>. It is found around the coasts of western Europe and is known in Britain as the common brittle star. It is also found along the coast of South Africa where it is known as the hairy brittle star. </p>