SM303 Ophidiasteridae msp1
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Key Details
SMID | SM303 |
Catami | Sea stars |
Identification Features | Light brown to pale yellow, with five slightly
tapered arms. Relatively small interradial areas
result in a compact appearance. Tip of arms can
be occasionally blunt. Based on these features it
is likely a member of Ophidiasteridae. |
Year Identified | no data |
Verification Status | ID from Image Only |
Physical Sample | No |
WoRMS AphiaID | 123137 |
Taxonomy
Phylum | Echinodermata |
Class | Asteroidea |
Order | Valvatida |
Family | Ophidiasteridae |
Genus | - |
Species | - |
Morphology
Echinoderms |
Sea stars |
disc small, continous with cylindrical arms |
5 arms |
inconspicuous marginal plates |
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