Ophidiasteridae

	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 for this is the genus ''Linckia''). Some species belonging to ''Linckia'', ''Ophidiaster'' See last paragraph in review above Analysis and ''Phataria'' shed single arms that regenerate the disc and the remaining rays to form a complete individual. Some of these also reproduce asexually by parthenogenesis. The name of the family is taken from the genus ''Ophidiaster'', whose limbs are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Certonardoa ''Certonardoa semiregularis'' is a species of sea star in the family Ophidiasteridae. Description This species has five, slender, tapering arms. There are regular, longitudinal and transverse rows on the dorsal side. The ventral side is paler than the dorsal side. Distribution This species is found in the East China Sea, in Japan, in particular, Honshu Island, Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surroun .... References External links Distribution map Ophidiasteridae Starfish described in 1842 {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phataria ''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.Ziesenhenne, F. C. (1942). ''New eastern Pacific sea stars.'' University of South California Press, Los Angeles, California. Species Species in this genus: '' Phataria mionactis'' (Ziesenhenne, 1942) ''Phataria unifascialis ''Phataria unifascialis'' is a species of starfish in the family Ophidiasteridae. It is sometimes known as the blue seastar or tan starfish, but both these names are also used for other species (e.g., blue seastar for ''Linckia laevigata''). It ...'' (Gray, 1840) References Ophidiasteridae {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Andora (echinoderm) ''Andora'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Malesia Malesia is a biogeographical region straddling the Equator and the boundaries of the Indomalayan and Australasian realms, and also a phytogeographical floristic region in the Paleotropical Kingdom. It has been given different definitions. The ... and Indian Ocean. Species: '' Andora bruuni'' '' Andora faouzii'' '' Andora popei'' '' Andora wilsoni'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ophidiaster ''Ophidiaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: '' Ophidiaster agassizi'' '' Ophidiaster alexandri'' '' Ophidiaster arenatus'' '' Ophidiaster armatus'' '' Ophidiaster attenuatus'' '' Ophidiaster bayeri'' '' Ophidiaster bicolor'' '' Ophidiaster bullisi'' '' Ophidiaster chinensis'' '' Ophidiaster colossus'' '' Ophidiaster confertus'' '' Ophidiaster cribrarius'' '' Ophidiaster davidsoni'' '' Ophidiaster duncani'' '' Ophidiaster granifer'' '' Ophidiaster guildingi'' '' Ophidiaster helicostichus'' '' Ophidiaster hemprichi'' '' Ophidiaster kermadecensis'' '' Ophidiaster lorioli'' '' Ophidiaster ludwigi'' '' Ophidiaster macknighti'' '' Ophidiaster multispinus'' ''Ophidiaster ophidianus ''Ophidiaster ophidianus'', the purple starfish, is a species of starfish from the East Atlantic (from mainland Portugal and the Azores down to the Gulf of Guinea) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nardoa ''Nardoa'' is a genus of sea stars in the family 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-Pacif .... Species Species include: '' Nardoa frianti'' '' Nardoa galatheae'' '' Nardoa gomophia'' '' Nardoa mamillifera'' '' Nardoa novaecaledoniae'' '' Nardoa rosea'' '' Nardoa tuberculata'' '' Nardoa tumulosa'' '' Nardoa variolata'' References Asteroidea genera Ophidiasteridae {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Narcissia ''Narcissia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and America. Species: '' Narcissia ahearnae'' '' Narcissia canariensis'' '' Narcissia gracilis'' ''Narcissia trigonaria ''Narcissia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and America. Species: '' Narcissia ahearnae'' '' Narcissia canariensis'' '' Narcissia gracilis'' '' Narcissi ...'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Leiaster ''Leiaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution In biogeography, cosmopolitan distribution is the term for the range of a taxon that extends across all or most of the world in appropriate habitats. Such a taxon, usually a species, is said to exhibit cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitism. The ext .... Species: '' Leiaster coriaceus'' '' Leiaster glaber'' '' Leiaster leachi'' '' Leiaster speciosus'' '' Leiaster teres'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hacelia ''Hacelia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution In biogeography, cosmopolitan distribution is the term for the range of a taxon that extends across all or most of the world in appropriate habitats. Such a taxon, usually a species, is said to exhibit cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitism. The ext .... Species: '' Hacelia attenuata'' '' Hacelia bozanici'' '' Hacelia capensis'' '' Hacelia inarmata'' '' Hacelia raaraa'' '' Hacelia superba'' '' Hacelia tuberculata'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dactylosaster ''Dactylosaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family 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-Pacif .... The species of this genus are found in Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species: '' Dactylosaster cylindricus'' '' Dactylosaster gracilis'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gomophia Egyptiaca ''Gomophia egyptiaca'', sometimes called the Egyptian sea star, is a species of sea star from Ophidiasteridae family found throughout much of the Indo-Pacific The Indo-Pacific is a vast biogeographic region of Earth. In a narrow sense, sometimes known as the Indo-West Pacific or Indo-Pacific Asia, it comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the .... References Ophidiasteridae Animals described in 1840 {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gomophia ''Gomophia'' is a genus of sea stars. List of species These species are accepted in the World Register of Marine Species:Gomophia World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-10-17. * '' Gomophia egeriae'' A. M. Clark, 1967 * '' Gomophia egyptiaca '' Gray, 1840 * '' Gomophia sphenisci'' (A.M. Clark, 1967) * '' Gomophia watsoni'' (Livingstone, 1936) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Linckia Laevigata ''Linckia laevigata'' (sometimes called the "blue ''Linckia''" or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. Description and characteristics The variation ("polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found is pure, dark, or light blue, although observers find the aqua, purple, or orange variation throughout the ocean. These sea stars may grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at each of the arms; some individuals may bear lighter or darker spots along each of their arms. Individual specimens are typically firm in texture, possessing the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to most of other members of the family Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and is typically found in sparse density throughout its range. Blue stars live subtidally, or sometimes intertidally, on fine (san ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	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 for this is the genus ''Linckia''). Some species belonging to ''Linckia'', ''Ophidiaster'' See last paragraph in review above Analysis and ''Phataria'' shed single arms that regenerate the disc and the remaining rays to form a complete individual. Some of these also reproduce asexually by parthenogenesis. The name of the family is taken from the genus ''Ophidiaster'', whose limbs are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Certonardoa ''Certonardoa semiregularis'' is a species of sea star in the family Ophidiasteridae. Description This species has five, slender, tapering arms. There are regular, longitudinal and transverse rows on the dorsal side. The ventral side is paler than the dorsal side. Distribution This species is found in the East China Sea, in Japan, in particular, Honshu Island, Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surroun .... References External links Distribution map Ophidiasteridae Starfish described in 1842 {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Phataria ''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.Ziesenhenne, F. C. (1942). ''New eastern Pacific sea stars.'' University of South California Press, Los Angeles, California. Species Species in this genus: '' Phataria mionactis'' (Ziesenhenne, 1942) ''Phataria unifascialis ''Phataria unifascialis'' is a species of starfish in the family Ophidiasteridae. It is sometimes known as the blue seastar or tan starfish, but both these names are also used for other species (e.g., blue seastar for ''Linckia laevigata''). It ...'' (Gray, 1840) References Ophidiasteridae {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Andora (echinoderm) ''Andora'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Malesia Malesia is a biogeographical region straddling the Equator and the boundaries of the Indomalayan and Australasian realms, and also a phytogeographical floristic region in the Paleotropical Kingdom. It has been given different definitions. The ... and Indian Ocean. Species: '' Andora bruuni'' '' Andora faouzii'' '' Andora popei'' '' Andora wilsoni'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ophidiaster ''Ophidiaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: '' Ophidiaster agassizi'' '' Ophidiaster alexandri'' '' Ophidiaster arenatus'' '' Ophidiaster armatus'' '' Ophidiaster attenuatus'' '' Ophidiaster bayeri'' '' Ophidiaster bicolor'' '' Ophidiaster bullisi'' '' Ophidiaster chinensis'' '' Ophidiaster colossus'' '' Ophidiaster confertus'' '' Ophidiaster cribrarius'' '' Ophidiaster davidsoni'' '' Ophidiaster duncani'' '' Ophidiaster granifer'' '' Ophidiaster guildingi'' '' Ophidiaster helicostichus'' '' Ophidiaster hemprichi'' '' Ophidiaster kermadecensis'' '' Ophidiaster lorioli'' '' Ophidiaster ludwigi'' '' Ophidiaster macknighti'' '' Ophidiaster multispinus'' ''Ophidiaster ophidianus ''Ophidiaster ophidianus'', the purple starfish, is a species of starfish from the East Atlantic (from mainland Portugal and the Azores down to the Gulf of Guinea) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nardoa ''Nardoa'' is a genus of sea stars in the family 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-Pacif .... Species Species include: '' Nardoa frianti'' '' Nardoa galatheae'' '' Nardoa gomophia'' '' Nardoa mamillifera'' '' Nardoa novaecaledoniae'' '' Nardoa rosea'' '' Nardoa tuberculata'' '' Nardoa tumulosa'' '' Nardoa variolata'' References Asteroidea genera Ophidiasteridae {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Narcissia ''Narcissia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and America. Species: '' Narcissia ahearnae'' '' Narcissia canariensis'' '' Narcissia gracilis'' ''Narcissia trigonaria ''Narcissia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and America. Species: '' Narcissia ahearnae'' '' Narcissia canariensis'' '' Narcissia gracilis'' '' Narcissi ...'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Leiaster ''Leiaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution In biogeography, cosmopolitan distribution is the term for the range of a taxon that extends across all or most of the world in appropriate habitats. Such a taxon, usually a species, is said to exhibit cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitism. The ext .... Species: '' Leiaster coriaceus'' '' Leiaster glaber'' '' Leiaster leachi'' '' Leiaster speciosus'' '' Leiaster teres'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hacelia ''Hacelia'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution In biogeography, cosmopolitan distribution is the term for the range of a taxon that extends across all or most of the world in appropriate habitats. Such a taxon, usually a species, is said to exhibit cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitism. The ext .... Species: '' Hacelia attenuata'' '' Hacelia bozanici'' '' Hacelia capensis'' '' Hacelia inarmata'' '' Hacelia raaraa'' '' Hacelia superba'' '' Hacelia tuberculata'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dactylosaster ''Dactylosaster'' is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family 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-Pacif .... The species of this genus are found in Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species: '' Dactylosaster cylindricus'' '' Dactylosaster gracilis'' References Ophidiasteridae Asteroidea genera {{asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gomophia Egyptiaca ''Gomophia egyptiaca'', sometimes called the Egyptian sea star, is a species of sea star from Ophidiasteridae family found throughout much of the Indo-Pacific The Indo-Pacific is a vast biogeographic region of Earth. In a narrow sense, sometimes known as the Indo-West Pacific or Indo-Pacific Asia, it comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the .... References Ophidiasteridae Animals described in 1840 {{Asteroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gomophia ''Gomophia'' is a genus of sea stars. List of species These species are accepted in the World Register of Marine Species:Gomophia World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-10-17. * '' Gomophia egeriae'' A. M. Clark, 1967 * '' Gomophia egyptiaca '' Gray, 1840 * '' Gomophia sphenisci'' (A.M. Clark, 1967) * '' Gomophia watsoni'' (Livingstone, 1936) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Linckia Laevigata ''Linckia laevigata'' (sometimes called the "blue ''Linckia''" or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. Description and characteristics The variation ("polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found is pure, dark, or light blue, although observers find the aqua, purple, or orange variation throughout the ocean. These sea stars may grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at each of the arms; some individuals may bear lighter or darker spots along each of their arms. Individual specimens are typically firm in texture, possessing the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to most of other members of the family Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and is typically found in sparse density throughout its range. Blue stars live subtidally, or sometimes intertidally, on fine (san ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]