Ophiotomidae is a family of brittle stars.[2] It was originally introduced as a subfamily Ophiotominae under the family Ophiacanthidae.[1] The family has a worldwide distribution.[3]
| Ophiotomidae | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ophiocomina nigra | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Ophiuroidea |
| Order: | Ophiacanthida |
| Family: | Ophiotomidae Paterson, 1985[1] |
| Type genus | |
| Ophiotoma Lyman, 1883 | |
Genera
There are six genera:[2]
- Ophiocomina Koehler in Mortensen, 1920
- Ophiocopa Lyman, 1883
- Ophiomitra Lyman, 1869
- Ophiopristis Verrill, 1899
- Ophiotoma Lyman, 1883
- Ophiotreta Verrill, 1899