🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Acanthasteridae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Acanthasteridae?

Acanthasteridae species are classified in the order Valvatida, class Asteroidea, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 2 accepted species.

2 species · Animalia · Order Valvatida

Acanthasteridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Valvatida, class Asteroidea. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

It has several distinct traits: it is disc-shaped, multiple-armed, flexible, prehensile, and heavily spined, and has a large ratio of stomach surface area to body mass.

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Representative Acanthasteridae Species

Acanthaster planci (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Acanthasteridae?

Acanthasteridae animals belong to the Valvatida order in the Animalia kingdom. It has several distinct traits: it is disc-shaped, multiple-armed, flexible, prehensile, and heavily spined, and has a large ratio of stomach surface area to body mass. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Acanthasteridae?

Acanthasteridae is classified in the order Valvatida, class Asteroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

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