Asteropseidae
| Asteropseidae | |
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| Petricia vernicina | |
| Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia | 
| Phylum: | Echinodermata | 
| Class: | Asteroidea | 
| Order: | Valvatida | 
| Family: | Hotchkiss & Clark, 1976 [1]  | 
| Genera | |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Asteropseidae is a family of sea stars. Members of the family have relatively broad discs and five short tapering arms.
Genera
The following genera are listed in the World Register of Marine Species:[1]
- Asteropsis Müller & Troschel, 1840
 - Dermasterias Perrier, 1875
 - Petricia Gray, 1847
 - Poraniella Verrill, 1914
 - Valvaster Perrier, 1875
 
Gallery
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Asteropsis carinifera - 
			

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Poraniella echinulata 
References
- ^ a b c Asteropseidae World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-11-25.