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Abatus philippii is a species of irregular sea urchin in the family Schizasteridae, commonly known as a heart urchin. It is associated with cold marine environments around southern South America and has the flattened, heart-shaped body typical of burrowing spatangoid urchins. Like other members of Abatus, it is adapted to living partly or largely within sediment rather than exposed on hard surfaces.
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What is Abatus philippii?
Abatus philippii is an irregular sea urchin in the family Schizasteridae. It is commonly called a heart urchin because of its flattened, heart-shaped body.
Where does Abatus philippii live?
The species is associated with cold marine environments around southern South America. It is adapted to life on or within seabed sediments.
Why is Abatus philippii called a heart urchin?
Its body is flattened and heart-shaped, which gives heart urchins their common name. Unlike a typical round sea urchin, it is an irregular burrowing form.
Does Abatus philippii burrow?
Yes. It has the body form of a burrowing spatangoid sea urchin, allowing it to live in marine sediment rather than only on exposed rock.
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