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Mah, C.L. (2023). New occurrence of Poraniidae (Valvatacea, Asteroidea) in Australia with a new genus and species from deep-sea settings. Memoirs of Museum Victoria. 82: 119-131.
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Mah, C.L.
2023
New occurrence of Poraniidae (Valvatacea, Asteroidea) in Australia with a new genus and species from deep-sea settings
Memoirs of Museum Victoria
82: 119-131
Publication
The Poraniidae (Asteroidea, Valvatacea) is recorded for the first time from Australian waters at deep-sea (>200 m) depths, including, at present, Australia’s deepest known asteroid occurrence from 3850 m. Three genera are reviewed, each represented by a single species, Poraniomorpha tartarus n. sp., Marginaster paucispinus Fisher 1913, and Marginaster patriciae McKnight 2006, which is reassigned to the new genus, Bathymarginaster. Comparisons with other asteroid groups similar to the Poraniidae in Australian waters is made and a key to genera of the Poraniidae is provided.
Australia
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Bathymarginaster Mah, 2023 (original description)
Bathymarginaster patriciae (McKnight, 2006) (new combination reference)
Poraniomorpha tartarus Mah, 2023 (original description)
Bathymarginaster patriciae (McKnight, 2006) (new combination reference)
Poraniomorpha tartarus Mah, 2023 (original description)