Biology:Celerina heffernani

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Celerina heffernani
Celerina heffernani, Papua New Guinea, 12-0038.jpg
Celerina heffernani from Papua New Guinea
Scientific classification
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Class:
Asteroidea
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Genus:
Celerina
Species:
C. heffernani
Binomial name
Celerina heffernani
(Livingstone, 1931)

Celerina heffernani, known commonly as Hefferman's starfish, is a species of marine echinoderms in the family Ophidiasteridae.

Celerina heffernani is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area.[1]

This starfish can be distinguished from Fromia monilis by a unique range of short spikes lying on both side of the arms groove.[2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2251481 entry