Furcasteria benthic starfish [Furcasteria benthic]
Description
The Furcasteria benthic starfish is a fascinating species found in the deep-sea environments. Known for its distinct radial symmetry, it has multiple arms extending from a central disc. The upper surface is covered in hard, calcified plates while the underside features tube feet for locomotion. They are typically found in cold, dark regions, surviving on a diet mainly composed of detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Furcasteria
Furcasteria
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