Red Sea Urchin [Megaclion antarcticus]
Description
Megaclion antarcticus, commonly known as the Red Sea Urchin, is a species of sea urchin native to the Southern Ocean. It is characterized by its large, red, globular body covered in long, sharp spines. The Red Sea Urchin inhabits rocky substrates and feeds on a variety of organic materials, including algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
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| Genus |
Megaclion
Megaclion
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