Celerina heffernani
| Celerina heffernani | |
|---|---|
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| Celerina heffernani from Papua New Guinea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Valvatida |
| Family: | Ophidiasteridae |
| Genus: | Celerina |
| Species: | C. heffernani |
| Binomial name | |
| Celerina heffernani (Livingstone, 1936) | |
Celerina heffernani, known commonly as the Hefferman's Starfish, is a species of marine echinoderm in the family Ophidiasteridae.
The Hefferman's Starfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area.[1]
This starfish can be distinguished from Fromia monilis by a unique range of short spikes lying on both side of the arms groove.[2]
References
- ↑ http://doris.ffessm.fr/fiche2.asp?fiche_numero=591
- ↑ http://doris.ffessm.fr/fiche2.asp?fiche_numero=591
External links
- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=292787
- http://eol.org/pages/4704774/details
- http://doris.ffessm.fr/fiche2.asp?fiche_numero=591
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