Chitonaster

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Chitonaster
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Chitonaster trangae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea
Order: Valvatida
Family: Goniasteridae
Genus: Chitonaster
Sladen, 1889

Chitonaster is a genus of echinoderms belonging to the family Goniasteridae. [1]

The species of this genus are found in the coasts of Antarctica. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chitonaster Sladen, 1889". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 3 October 2021.