Andora (echinoderm)

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Andora
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea
Order: Valvatida
Family: Ophidiasteridae
Genus: Andora
Clark, 1967

Andora is a genus of starfish belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae. [1]

The species of this genus are found in Malesia and Indian Ocean. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Andora A.M.Clark, 1967". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2 October 2021.