Close-up of a reddish-brown brittle star with coiled arms on a dark rocky background.
Basket Stars
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Basket stars, like the one seen here at 1,489 meters (4,885 feet) depth during Dive 04 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition, are echinoderms with a set of very intricate arms that, when open, are shaped like a basket.