''Chitonaster'' is a genus of
echinoderms
An echinoderm () is any member of the phylum Echinodermata (). The adults are recognisable by their (usually five-point) radial symmetry, and include starfish, brittle stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers, as well as the sea li ...
belonging to the family
Goniasteridae
Goniasteridae (the biscuit stars) constitute the largest family of sea stars, included in the order Valvatida. They are mostly deep-dwelling species, but the family also include several colorful shallow tropical species.
Description
Goniast ...
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The species of this genus are found in the coasts of Antarctica.
Species:
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Chitonaster cataphractus''
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Chitonaster felli''
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Chitonaster johannae''
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Chitonaster trangae''
References
Goniasteridae
Asteroidea genera
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