†Strataster stuckenbergi Rilett 1971 (brittle star)
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Ophiuroidea - Oegophiurida - Protasteridae
Alternative combination: Taeniaster stuckenbergi
Full reference: M. H. P. Rilett. 1971. Two new fossil ophiuroid species from the Bokkeveld series, near Ceres, cape province. Annals of the Natal Museum 21:29-35
Belongs to Strataster according to P. A. Jell and J. N. Theron 1999
See also Rilett 1971
Sister taxa: Strataster devonicus, Strataster maciverorum, Strataster ohioensis, Strataster wrighti
Type specimen: Holotype NM type 1550
Ecology: slow-moving low-level epifaunal detritivore-suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of South Africa (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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