How to Identify Gorgonocephalidae
Gorgonocephalidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Euryalida, class Ophiuroidea. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Gorgonocephalidae Species
Astrocladus euryale (Retzius, 1783)
Astrocladus euryale (Retzius, 1783)
Astrocladus euryale is a filter-feeding brittle star with branching basket-like …
Gorgonocephalus eucnemis (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Gorgonocephalus eucnemis (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Gorgonocephalus eucnemis is a branched brittle star found in cold northern ocean…
Astrophyton muricatum (Lamarck, 1816)
Astrophyton muricatum (Lamarck, 1816)
Astrophyton muricatum, the giant basket star, is a large net-armed echinoderm fo…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Gorgonocephalidae?
Gorgonocephalidae animals belong to the Euryalida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Gorgonocephalidae?
Gorgonocephalidae is classified in the order Euryalida, class Ophiuroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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