Notomyotida
The Notomyotida are an order of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera of the monotypic family, Benthopectinidae.
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Order: | Notomyotida Mah, C.L. (2009) |
Family: | Benthopectinidae |
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These asteroids are deep-sea dwelling and have flexible arms. The inner dorso-lateral surface of the arms contain characteristic longitudinal muscle bands.[1]
Taxonomy
- Family Benthopectinidae Verrill, 1894[2]
- genus Acontiaster Döderlein, 1921
- genus Benthopecten Verrill, 1884
- genus Cheiraster Studer, 1883
- genus Gaussaster Ludwig, 1910
- genus Myonotus Fisher, 1911
- genus Nearchaster Fisher, 1911
- genus Pectinaster Perrier, 1885
- genus Pontaster Sladen, 1885
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References
- "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.
- "The World Asteroidea Database - Benthopectinidae". Marinespecies.eu. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
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