Culcita (echinoderm)
| Culcita | |
|---|---|
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| Culcita novaeguineae | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Valvatida |
| Family: | Oreasteridae |
| Genus: | Culcita (Agassiz, 1836) |
Culcita is a genus of cushion stars. They are found in tropical waters. Some are kept in home aquaruims. The genus contains three species:[1]
- Culcita coriacea Müller & Troschel, 1842
- Culcita novaeguineae Müller & Troschel, 1842
- Culcita schmideliana (Retzius, 1805)
External links
References
- ↑ Christopher Mah (2009). C. L. Mah, ed. "Culcita (Agassiz, 1836)". World Asteroidea database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved July 18, 2010.