Large Antarctic Sea Urchin [Sterechinus agassizi]
Description
Sterechinus agassizi, known as the Large Antarctic Sea Urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinidae. It is mainly found in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This species has a large size compared to other Sterechinus species, with a thick test and well-developed tubercles. They are often found in deep sea, inhabiting rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Clavulariidae
Clavulariidae
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| Genus |
Sterechinus
Sterechinus
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