Odinia and Ophidiaster (Asteroidea) in New Zealand
Abstract
Abstract
Two new species of Odinia and Ophidiaster are described, with a review of known New Zealand species.
The genus Ophidiaster is strongly represented in Australasia, with at least six Australian species; only one specimen has hitherto been recorded from New Zealand. A second species was recently taken off East Cape and is here recorded. Odinia, although cosmopolitan, has hitherto been known from Australia by a single species, but has not previously been taken from New Zealand. It is here recorded on the basis of one specimen from off the Chatham Islands.