Ophioleucidae

Ophioleucidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Ophiuroidea
Order: Ophioleucida
Family: Ophioleucidae
Matsumoto, 1915

Ophioleucidae is a family of brittle stars.

Genera:[1]

  • Eirenura Thuy, 2011
  • Ophioleuce Koehler, 1904
  • Ophiopallas Koehler, 1904
  • Ophiopinna Hess, 1960
  • Ophiopyren Lyman, 1878
  • Ophiostriatus Madsen, 1983
  • Sinosura Hess, 1964

References

  1. ^ Stöhr S, O'Hara T, eds. (2026). "Ophioleucidae Matsumoto, 1915". World Ophiuroidea Database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  • Thuy B, Gale AS, Kroh A, Kucera M, Numberger-Thuy LD, Reich M, et al. (2012) Ancient Origin of the Modern Deep-Sea Fauna. PLoS ONE 7(10): e46913. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046913