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Benthopectinidae
Sign in to saveBenthopectinidae is a family of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera. It is the only family in the monotypic order Notomyotida.
Species
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FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumEchinodermata
- ClassAsteroidea
- OrderPaxillosida
- FamilyBenthopectinidae
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 159
- With media
- 2
- Family
- Benthopectinidae
- Collections
- CAS, NMV, SIO, USNM, UAM, UM-RSMAS
- Recorded in
- United States, Antarctica, Nouvelle-Caledonie, Iles Fidji, Australia
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- Parent taxon
- Notomyotida
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Benthopectinidae is a family of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera. It is the only family in the monotypic order Notomyotida.
These asteroids are deep-sea dwelling and have flexible arms. The inner dorso-lateral surface of the arms contain characteristic longitudinal muscle bands. 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.
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