D. Wakita

Generalized locomotion of brittle stars with a flexible number of arms

The paper investigates how brittle stars with varying numbers of arms coordinate locomotion, finding a common mechanism involving a front position and synchronized arm movements.

Three-dimensional morphological analysis of the dynamic digestive system in the green brittle star

This paper uses micro-CT and instant freezing to visualize the 3D morphology of the green brittle star's digestive system during movement, revealing dynamic changes in the stomach structure.

Five breaks synchrony while six keeps synchrony: individual difference in the coordinated pattern of five- and six-armed brittle stars

The paper studies movement coordination in brittle stars, showing that morphological differences between five- and six-armed individuals lead to distinct synchronization patterns in their movement.