Spatangidae
Spatangidae | |
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Spatangus purpureus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Echinoidea |
Superorder: | Atelostomata |
Order: | Spatangoida |
Family: | Spatangidae |
Genera | |
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The Spatangidae are a family of heart urchins. There are four recognised genera within the family; Maretia, Paramaretia, Pseudomaretia and Spatangus.[1] Additionally, Spatagus and Prospatangus were previously recognised genera within the Spatangidae, but are now accepted as part of the genus Spatangus.[1]
The Spatangidae are marine heart urchins that feed on subsurface deposits and graze.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Hansson, H. (2009). Spatangidae. Accessed through the World Register of Marine Species on 2 August 2010
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