Key Identification Features
- This membrane can be pale brown, grey, red, or orange, and often features a symmetrical darker pattern.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Pterasteridae
Pterasteridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Velatida, class Asteroidea. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Pterasteridae Species
Pteraster tesselatus Ives, 1888
Pteraster tesselatus Ives, 1888
Pteraster tesselatus, the slime star, is a five-armed sea star found in the nort…
Pteraster militaris (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Pteraster militaris (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Pteraster militaris is a robust, short-armed starfish found in cold North Atlant…
Pteraster capensis Gray, 1847
Pteraster capensis Gray, 1847
Pteraster capensis is a starfish species from the Pterasteridae family found in …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pterasteridae?
Pterasteridae animals belong to the Velatida order in the Animalia kingdom. This membrane can be pale brown, grey, red, or orange, and often features a symmetrical darker pattern. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pterasteridae?
Pterasteridae is classified in the order Velatida, class Asteroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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