Astropectinides

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Astropectinides
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea
Order: Paxillosida
Family: Astropectinidae
Genus: Astropectinides
Verrill, 1914

Astropectinides is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Astropectinidae. [1]

?The species of this genus are found in Pacific Ocean. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Astropectinides Verrill, 1914". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 3 October 2021.