Ljungman, 1867
Description
Brittle-stars with small grains completely covering the scales and radial shields on the dorsal side of the disc. Arm spines are erect. The dorsal and ventral sarm plates are well-developed. Mouth papillae are present. Each jaw carries a group of tooth papillae and below these a series of strong teeth. There is a second pair of tube-feet inside the mouth edge.
Only one species of this family is found in the North Sea:
- Ophiocomina nigra
Remark
The species Ophiocomina nigra (Abildgaard, in O.F. Müller, 1789) is also classified within the family Ophiacanthidae J. Müller & Troschel, 1842 in the order Laemophiurina.