Asteropseidae
Asteropseidae | |
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Petricia vernicina | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Asteroidea |
Order: | Valvatida |
Family: | Asteropseidae Hotchkiss & Clark, 1976 [1] |
Genera | |
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Asteropseidae is a family of sea stars. Members of the family have relatively broad discs and five short tapering arms.
Genera
The following genera are listed in the World Register of Marine Species:[1]
- Asteropsis Müller & Troschel, 1840
- Dermasterias Perrier, 1875
- Petricia Gray, 1847
- Poraniella Verrill, 1914
- Valvaster Perrier, 1875
- Asteropsis carinifera
- Petricia vernicina
- Poraniella echinulata
References
- 1 2 3 Asteropseidae World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
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