Certonardoa Explained

Certonardoa semiregularis is a species of sea star in the family Ophidiasteridae. It is the only species in the genus Certonardoa.[1]

Description

This species has five, slender, tapering arms. There are regular, longitudinal and transverse rows on the dorsal side. The ventral side is paler than the dorsal side.[2]

Distribution

This species is found in the East China Sea, in Japan, in particular, Honshu Island, Kyushu.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Mah, C.L. . 2023 . Certonardoa H.L. Clark, 1921 . 292788 . 2 December 2023 . Asteroidea.
  2. New cytotoxic sulfated saponins from the starfishCertonardoa semiregularis. 10.1007/BF02977793 . SpringerLink . 28 . Archives of Pharmacal Research . 285–289.
  3. Web site: The World Asteroidea Database - Certonardoa semiregularis (Muller & Troschel, 1842) . Marinespecies.org . 2008-01-25 . 2012-01-22.

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