Biology:Asteropseidae

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Short description: Family of starfishes

Asteropseidae
Petricia vernicina Cushion star P1021140.JPG
Petricia vernicina
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea
Order: Valvatida
Family: Asteropseidae
Hotchkiss & Clark, 1976 [1]
Genera
See text.
Synonyms[1]
  • Asteropidae
  • Gymnasteriidae
  • Valvasteridae
  • Valvasterinae

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

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Asteropseidae World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-11-25.

Wikidata ☰ Q2868429 entry