Notomyotida
| Notomyotida | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Benthopecten species | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Subphylum: | Eleutherozoa |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: |
Notomyotida Mah, C.L. (2009) |
| Family: | Benthopectinidae |
| Genera | |
|
8, see text. |
|
8, see text.
The Notomyotida are an order of sea stars containing at least 75 species in eight genera of the monotypic family, Benthopectinidae.
These asteroids are deep-sea dwelling and have flexible arms. The inner dorso-lateral surface of the arms contain characteristic longitudinal muscle bands.
...
Wikipedia