Asterias (Sea Star or Starfish)
Asterias: Morphology, Classification, Habitat, and Ecological Role of Common Sea Stars Asterias is a genus of sea stars belonging to the family Asteriidae within the class Asteroidea of the phylum Echinodermata. Members of this genus are among the best-known starfish, including species such as Asterias rubens, the common starfish of the North Atlantic. These animals […]