Key Identification Features
- The arms feature distinct dark gray-brown bands, and each band is bordered on both sides by a thin white stripe or white blotching.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Ophionereididae
Ophionereididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Amphilepidida, class Ophiuroidea. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ophionereididae Species
Ophionereis reticulata (Say, 1825)
Ophionereis reticulata (Say, 1825)
Ophionereis reticulata is a western Atlantic brittle star with distinctive patte…
Ophionereis schayeri (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Ophionereis schayeri (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Ophionereis schayeri, or Schayer's Brittle Star, is a common Australian brittle …
Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002
Ophionereis diabloensis Hendler, 2002
Ophionereis diabloensis is a brittle star species native to Southern California …
Ophionereis annulata (Le Conte, 1851)
Ophionereis annulata (Le Conte, 1851)
Ophionereis annulata, the banded brittle star, is an echinoderm found in the eas…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ophionereididae?
Ophionereididae animals belong to the Amphilepidida order in the Animalia kingdom. The arms feature distinct dark gray-brown bands, and each band is bordered on both sides by a thin white stripe or white blotching. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ophionereididae?
Ophionereididae is classified in the order Amphilepidida, class Ophiuroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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