Amphiura

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Amphiura is a large genus of brittle stars (Ophiuroidea) found in oceans worldwide, from tropics to Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Systematics and phylogeny

Amphiura is a large genus that is currently divided into the following six subgenera: Amphioplus, Amphiura, Fellaria, Ophionema, Ophiopelte and Ophiopeltis. The once used subgenus Acrocnida has been elevated to a genus rank. The fossil record of the genus dates back to the Turonian (Amphiura plana).[1]

Species

Extant species include:[2][3]

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References

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  1. Štorc, R. The ophiuroid Amphiura? plana in nearshore settings of the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin (Czech Republic) Geologia Carpathica, Vol.55, No 1(2004)
  2. MarineSpecies.org - Amphiura Forbes, 1843
  3. Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa Template:ISBN

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