Neptune's Necklace Sea Urchin [Sterechinus neumayeri]
Description
Sterechinus neumayeri, commonly known as Neptune's Necklace Sea Urchin, is a species of echinoids belonging to the family Echinidae. They are found in the Southern Ocean, particularly in the vicinity of Antarctica. This species is characterized by its robust and thick test, with large primary tubercles. They tend to inhabit hard substrates and can be found at various depths, from shallow waters to deep sea.
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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