''Calliaster'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
starfish
Starfish or sea stars are star-shaped echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea (). Common usage frequently finds these names being also applied to ophiuroids, which are correctly referred to as brittle stars or basket stars. Starfish ...
in the
family
Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...
Goniasteridae
Goniasteridae (the biscuit stars) constitute the largest family of sea stars, included in the order Valvatida. They are mostly deep-dwelling species, but the family also include several colorful shallow tropical species.
Description
Goniast ...
Species list
Species in the genus include:
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Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
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Calliaster baccatus
''Calliaster baccatus'', the cobbled starfish, is a species of starfish in the family Goniasteridae.Clark A. & Courtman-Stock J. 1976. ''The Echinoderms of South Africa'' British Museum (Natural History) London
Description
The cobbled starfi ...
'' Sladen, 1889
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Calliaster childreni
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Gray, 1840
*''
Calliaster corynetes
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*'' Calliaste ...
'' Fisher, 1913
*''
Calliaster elegans'' Doderlein, 1922
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Calliaster erucaradiatus
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Livingstone, 1936
*''
Calliaster mamillifer
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Alcock, 1893
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Calliaster pedicellaris
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Fisher, 1906
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Calliaster quadrispinus
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Liao, 1989
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Calliaster regenerator
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' Doderlein, 1922
*''
Calliaster spinosus
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus'' Sladen, 1889
*'' Calliaster childreni'' Gray, 1840
*''Calliaster ...
'' H.L. Clark, 1916
*''
Calliaster thompsonae
''Calliaster'' is a genus of starfish in the family Goniasteridae
Species list
Species in the genus include:
*'' Calliaster acanthodes'' H.L. Clark, 1923
*''Calliaster baccatus
''Calliaster baccatus'', the cobbled starfish, is a species of ...
'' H.E.S. Clark, 2001
References
Goniasteridae
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