Paleopneustina is a suborder of sea urchins of the order Spatangoida. Its taxonomy is still under investigation.
The following subdivisions are accepted within Paleopneustina:
Superfamily Paleopneustoidea Family Paleopneustidae Family Pericosmidae Family †Periasteridae Family Prenasteridae Family Schizasteridae Several other genera have been placed in temporary unnamed families:
Family †Paleopneustina incertae sedis [fossil] †Kertaster
Family Paleopneustina incertae sedis A †Eopericosmus †Hemigymnia Schizocosmus
Family Paleopneustina incertae sedis B (temporary name) Amphipneustes Brachysternaster †Brissolampas Genicopatagus Heterobrissus †Megapetalus Parapneustes †Pygospatangus
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