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Ophiura is...

Ophiura is

A

Brittle star

B

Feather Star

C

Sand Dollar

D

Sea Lily.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks to identify what "Ophiura" is among the given options: brittle star, feather star, sand dollar, and sea lily. 2. **Identifying Ophiura**: Ophiura is a genus within the class Ophiuroidea, which is commonly known as brittle stars. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Brittle Star**: This is the correct answer since Ophiura belongs to this category. - **Feather Star**: This refers to members of the class Crinoidea, which are not related to Ophiura. - **Sand Dollar**: This is a common name for certain species in the order Clypeasteroida, which is also unrelated to Ophiura. - **Sea Lily**: Similar to feather stars, sea lilies are also part of the class Crinoidea and do not pertain to Ophiura. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing the options, it is clear that Ophiura is correctly identified as a brittle star. **Final Answer**: Ophiura is a brittle star. ---
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