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Linckia
''Linckia'' is a genus of sea stars found mainly in the Indo-Pacific region. They are known to be creatures with remarkable Regeneration (biology), regenerative abilities, and capable of defensive autotomy against predators. They reproduce asexually. The genus is named after the German naturalist Johann Heinrich Linck (1674–1734). Systematics Five groups within ''Linckia'' have been clearly genetically differentiated - ''L. columbiae'', ''L. bouvieri'', two clades within ''L. guildingi'', and one clade with two subclades consisting of both ''L. laevigata'' and ''L. multifora'' .Williams, S.T., Species boundaries in the starfish genus Linckia. Marine Biology, Vol 136, No 1, p.137-148 (2000) A list of species of ''Linckia'': *''Linckia bouvieri'' Perrier, 1875 (=''Linckia formosa'') *''Linckia columbiae'' Gray, 1840 (=''Ophidiaster colombiae'', ''Phataria fascialis'') * ''Linckia gracilis'' Liao, 1985 *''Linckia guildingi'' Gray, 1840 (=''Linckia diplax'', ''Linckia ehrenbergii' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linckia Diplax
''Linckia'' is a genus of sea stars found mainly in the Indo-Pacific region. They are known to be creatures with remarkable regenerative abilities, and capable of defensive autotomy against predators. They reproduce asexually. The genus is named after the German naturalist Johann Heinrich Linck (1674–1734). Systematics Five groups within ''Linckia'' have been clearly genetically differentiated - ''L. columbiae'', ''L. bouvieri'', two clades within ''L. guildingi'', and one clade with two subclades consisting of both ''L. laevigata'' and ''L. multifora'' .Williams, S.T., Species boundaries in the starfish genus Linckia. Marine Biology, Vol 136, No 1, p.137-148 (2000) A list of species of ''Linckia'': *'' Linckia bouvieri'' Perrier, 1875 (=''Linckia formosa'') *'' Linckia columbiae'' Gray, 1840 (=''Ophidiaster colombiae'', ''Phataria fascialis'') * '' Linckia gracilis'' Liao, 1985 *'' Linckia guildingi'' Gray, 1840 (=''Linckia diplax'', ''Linckia ehrenbergii'') * '' Linckia ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linckia Multifora
''Linckia multifora'' is a variously colored starfish in the family Ophidiasteridae that is found in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Its common names include the Dalmatian Linckia, mottled Linckia, spotted Linckia, multicolor sea star and multi-pore sea star.Seeing stars: ''Linckia multifora'' The Right Blue. Retrieved 2011-09-24. Description ''Linckia multifora'' has a small disk and five long, slim cylindrical arms that taper slightly towards the tips. The colour is variable and includes brown, pink, red, or gray with small red spots. The surface has a rough texture and is covered in granulations. This starfish can grow to a diameter of 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm).Distribution ''Linckia multifora'' is circumtropical. It is found in the[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linckia Laevigata
''Linckia laevigata'' (sometimes called the "blue ''Linckia''" or blue star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. Description and characteristics The variation ("polymorphism", in this case, a "color morph") most commonly found is pure blue, dark blue, or light blue, although observers find the aqua, purple, or orange variation throughout the ocean. These sea stars may grow up to in diameter, with rounded tips at each of the arms; some individuals may bear lighter or darker spots along each of their arms. Individual specimens are typically firm in texture, possessing the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to most of other members of the Family (biology), family Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and is typically found in sparse density throughout its range. Blue stars live subtidally, or sometimes intertidally, on fine (s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |