Myriotrochus

Myriotrochus
Myriotrochus sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Apodida
Family: Myriotrochidae
Genus: Myriotrochus
Steenstrup, 1851
Species

18 extant, 1 extinct; see text

Myriotrochus is a genus of sea cucumbers in the family Myriotrochidae.[1]

Species

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As of 2024, 19 species and one subgenus are recognized by the World Register of Marine Species:[2]

Subgenus Oligotrochus Sars, 1866

References

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  1. ^ Butler, R. J.; Thuy, B.; Gale, A. S.; Kroh, A.; Kucera, M.; Numberger-Thuy, L. D.; Reich, M.; Stöhr, S. (2012). "Ancient Origin of the Modern Deep-Sea Fauna". PLOS ONE. 7 (10): e46913. Bibcode:2012PLoSO...746913T. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0046913. PMC 3468611. PMID 23071660.
  2. ^ Hansson, Hans (2004). "Myriotrochus Steenstrup, 1851". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 3 October 2024.