Starfish-like creatures reveal surprise about biodiversity in the deep ocean

Most of us are vaguely familiar with the brittle star -- the slender, five-armed cousin of the starfish. But perhaps you were not aware of how amazingly ubiquitous they are throughout all the oceans and seas on the planet. 

This diverse group of animals can be found across the globe, from the poles...

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