Object Details
Collector
K. Larson
M. Sweeney
Expedition
USNOO
Ocean/Sea/Gulf
North Atlantic Ocean
Vessel
Gilliss R/V
Record Last Modified
9 Oct 2014
Site Number
87
Specimen Count
1
Collection Date
19 Nov 1974
USNM Number
E18204
Type Citation
Downey, M. E. 1979. Hymenaster kieri, a New Species of Starfish of the Family Pterasteridae (Echinodermata: Asteroidea). Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 92 (4): 801-803.
Type Status
Holotype
Depth (m)
2620 - 2625
Preparation
Dry
Place
Virginia Beach, East Of, Virginia, United States, North Atlantic Ocean
Published Name
Hymenaster regalis Verrill, 1895
Hymenaster kieri Downey, 1979
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Invertebrate Zoology
Echinodermata
Data Source
NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmnhinvertebratezoology_325663