Notomyotida

Benthopectinidae

Benthopectinidae

Order of starfishes

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.

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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.[2] Eight genera of deep-water species make up the majority of the family benthopectinidae, and many of its members are expected to have a greater range than is currently recognized.[3]

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

References

  1. [1]
    "The World Asteroidea Database - Benthopectinidae". Marinespecies.eu. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  2. [2]
    "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.
  3. [3]
    Shin. (2015). A New Record of Sea Star Genus Nearchaster (Asteroidea: Notomyotida: Benthopectinidae) from East Sea, Korea. Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity, 31(2), 135–138. https://doi.org/10.5635/ASED.2015.31.2.135
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