Ophiocomidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Ophiacanthida, class Ophiuroidea. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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Ophiocoma scolopendrina (Lamarck, 1816)
Ophiocoma scolopendrina is a brittle star species that reproduces continuously y…
Ophiocomella alexandri (Lyman, 1860)
Ophiocomella alexandri is a banded brittle star found in the eastern Pacific fro…
Ophiocoma erinaceus Müller & Troschel, 1842
Ophiocoma erinaceus is a large Indo-Pacific brittle star studied for its potenti…
Breviturma pica (Müller & Troschel, 1842)
Breviturma pica is a five-armed echinoderm found in Indo-Pacific waters living b…
Ophiocoma echinata (Lamarck, 1816)
Ophiocoma echinata is a large brittle star native to the tropical western Atlant…
Ophiocomidae animals belong to the Ophiacanthida order in the Animalia kingdom. The dorsal disc and dorsal arm plates range in color from variegated black to pale brown, and feature irregular banding. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Ophiocomidae is classified in the order Ophiacanthida, class Ophiuroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The sexes of this species can be distinguished by examining slits between the arms: these slits reveal white male spermaries and red female ovaries.
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