Ophidiasteridae

The Ophidiasteridae (Greek ophidia, Οφιδια, "of snakes", diminutive form) are a family of sea stars with about 30 genera. Occurring both in the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, ophidiasterids are greatest in diversity in the Indo-Pacific. Many of the genera in this family exhibit brilliant colors and patterns, which sometimes can be attributed to aposematism and crypsis to protect themselves from predators. Some ophidiasterids possess remarkable powers of regeneration, enabling them to either reproduce asexually or to survive serious damage made by predators or forces of nature (an example fo

species of echinoderm

Ophidiaster is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

Nardoa is a genus of sea stars in the family Ophidiasteridae.

thumb | right Hacelia is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

species of echinoderm

Narcissia is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

Tamaria is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

Leiaster is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

Phataria is a genus of sea stars in the family Ophidiasteridae from warmer parts of the East Pacific. P. unifascialis is relatively well-known and ranges from Baja California to northwest Peru, including offshore islands such as the Galápagos. The Ecuadorian P. mionactis is not well-known.

genus of echinoderms

Gomophia is a genus of sea stars.

species of sea star

species of echinoderm

Dactylosaster is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

species of echinoderm

species of echinoderm

species of echinoderm

species of echinoderm