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Asterina
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Definition
: A genus of STARFISH in the family Asterinidae. They externally hold developing embryos (EMBRYO, NON-MAMMALIAN) among the spines below the oral surface.
Other names
pectiniferas, Asterina; pectinifera, Asterina; Asterinas; Asterina pectiniferas; Asterina pectinifera