Goniasterid [Goniasteridae]
Description
Goniasterid sea stars are often compact and sturdy-looking, with arms that can appear thick or well-defined. Divers may spot them on rocky bottoms or reef edges, where they blend in and wait for food opportunities while remaining relatively close to the substrate.
Genera
Fromia
Fromia
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Valvatid sea stars (valvate sea stars)
Valvatida
|
Statistics
- Genera 1