Benthopectinidae Verrill 1899 articles

Benthopectinidae

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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
Benthopecten Verrill, 1884
Cheiraster Studer, 1883
Gaussaster Ludwig, 1910
Myonotus Fisher, 1911
Nearchaster Fisher, 1911
Pectinaster Perrier, 1885
† Plesiastropecten Peyer, 1944
Pontaster Sladen, 1885
Pontasterinae 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.

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Benthopectinidae: Brief Summary

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Benthopectinidae is a family of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera. 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.

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