Ophidiasterid [Ophidiasteridae]
Description
Ophidiasterid sea stars are frequently recognizable by their bold arm shapes and sometimes striking coloration. Divers may see them perched on reef surfaces or among coral rubble, where their presence adds a vivid, star-shaped contrast to the habitat.
Genera
Linckia
Linckia
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Valvatid sea stars (valvate sea stars)
Valvatida
|
Statistics
- Genera 1