| Oreasteridae | |
|---|---|
| Choriaster granulatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Valvatida |
| Family: |
Oreasteridae Fisher, 1911 |
| Genera | |
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The Oreasteridae are a family of sea stars in the class Asteroidea.
This family contains many species of regular starfishes with usually 5 arms around a stiff, convex and often brightly colored body. Whereas some species are very easy to identify, like the "pincushion seastars" (Culcita sp.), some other can be difficult to tell apart.