Arctic Sea Urchin [Megaclion arcticus]
Description
Megaclion arcticus, or the Arctic Sea Urchin, is a species of sea urchin found in the Arctic Ocean. It is notable for its blue-grey color and relatively small size. The Arctic Sea Urchin is a benthic organism, living on the seafloor, and feeds primarily on benthic algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Megaclion
Megaclion
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