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Strange Deep Sea Creature Caught in Singapore. A man by the name of Jr Saim, hauled up this bizarre sea creature. It can be seen waving about what looks like hundreds of little arms. What is this mysterious animal?


Basket Star Caught in Singapore Footage © Jr Saim

Basket Star Feeding Footage © Seattle Aquarium http://goo.gl/oRgBsm

Supporting Videos:
1. Basket Star Arms Footage © NOAA
2. Brittle Star in Bucket Footage © Raju Saravan http://goo.gl/4MQV04

Photos:
1. Two Basket Stars Sea: NOAA
2. Hooks and Spines: Rosenberg et al. 2005
3. Hooks in Krill: Rosenberg et al. 2005
4. Basket Star on Sand: NOAA/CBNMS
5. Basket Star Feathers: Alexander Vasenin
6. Basket Star Purple Orange: Nick Hobgood
7. Basket Star Pink Coral: Peter Southwood
8. Basket Star White: Peter Southwood

Music
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting http://goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Youtube Music Library Show less