Benthopectinidae
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Benthopectinidae | |
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Benthopecten species | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Asteroidea |
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Order: | Notomyotida Ludwig, 1910 |
Family: | Benthopectinidae Verrill, 1899 |
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Benthopectinidae is a family of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera.[1] It is the only family in the monotypic order Notomyotida.
These asteroids are deep-sea dwelling and have flexible arms. The inner dorso-lateral surface of the arms contain characteristic longitudinal muscle bands.[2]
Taxonomy[]
Nine genera are recognized:[1]
- Acontiaster Döderlein, 1921
- Verrill, 1884
- Studer, 1883
- Ludwig, 1910
- Fisher, 1911
- Fisher, 1911
- Perrier, 1885
- † Peyer, 1944
- Sladen, 1885
- Verrill, 1894
References[]
- ^ a b "The World Asteroidea Database - Benthopectinidae". Marinespecies.eu. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
- ^ "Asterozoa: Fossil groups: SciComms 05-06: Earth Sciences". Palaeo.gly.bris.ac.uk. 2005-11-22. Archived from the original on 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
Categories:
- Notomyotida
- Echinoderm families