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Devaney, D. M. (1978). A review of the genus Ophiomastix (Ophiuroidea: Ophiocomidae), Part II of a series of studies on Ophiocomid Brittlestars. Micronesica. 14(2): 273-359.
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Devaney, D. M.
1978
A review of the genus Ophiomastix (Ophiuroidea: Ophiocomidae), Part II of a series of studies on Ophiocomid Brittlestars
Micronesica
14(2): 273-359
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A review of the ophiuroid genus Ophiomastix based upon comparisons of conventional and newly proposed morphological crriteria is presented. The relationship of the genus within the subfamily Ophiocominae is discussed, providing evidence for the close connection of Ophiomastix to the Scolopendrina group of Ophiocoma. Material is drawn from previous descriptions as well as from specimens in various institutions around the world and including many previously undescribed or erroneously described specimens. One new species is included, increasing the number recognized in the genus to fifteen from various locations throughout the Indo-West Pacific region (East Africa to the Tuamotu Archipelago). A key to the identification of the species and illustrations of important taxonomic features are provided.
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Amphioplus trepidus (Koehler, 1904) accepted as Ophiomastix flaccida Lyman, 1874 (source of synonymy)
Ophiomastix bispinosa H.L. Clark, 1917 accepted as Ophiomastix variabilis Koehler, 1905 (source of synonymy)
Ophiomastix marshallensis Devaney, 1978 (original description)
Ophiomastix notabilis H.L. Clark, 1938 accepted as Ophiomastix variabilis Koehler, 1905 (source of synonymy)
Ophiomastix bispinosa H.L. Clark, 1917 accepted as Ophiomastix variabilis Koehler, 1905 (source of synonymy)
Ophiomastix marshallensis Devaney, 1978 (original description)
Ophiomastix notabilis H.L. Clark, 1938 accepted as Ophiomastix variabilis Koehler, 1905 (source of synonymy)