BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

ECHINODERMATA (starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers)

Subtaxa

Rank Taxon #subtaxa #photos
Order ENDOCYCLICA 3  
Species Echinocardium caudatum (Potato Urchin)   15
Species Paracentrotus lividus (a sea urchin)   1
Species Psammechinus miliaris (a sea urchin)   9
Order FORCIPULATA 2  
Species Asterias rubens (Common Starfish)   3
Species Marthasterias glacialis (a starfish)   1
Order OPHIURAE (brittle stars) 2  
Species Ophiocomina nigra (a brittle star)   1
Species Ophiothrix fragilis (a brittle star)   6
Order SPINULOSA 1  
Species Asterina gibbosa (Cushion Star)   1

Suggested Literature

Identification Works

Gibson, R., Hextall, B. & Rogers, A., 2001 (marine forms) Photographic Guide to the Sea & Shore Life of Britain & North-west Europe
Koehler, P., 1921 Echinodermes
Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland: http://www.seaslug.org.uk/marinelife/ Web Site/Page
Southward, E.C. & Campbell, A.C., 2005 Echinoderms

ECHINODERMATA may also be covered by literature listed under:

BIOTA
(living things)
Eukaryota
(eukaryotes)
ANIMALIA
(animals)

Feeding and other inter-species relationships

Associated with ECHINODERMATA:

Echinodermata may be associated with taxa listed at higher taxonomic level

ANIMALIA
(animals)

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