description Clypeaster cyclopilus Overview
Clypeaster cyclopilus is a recognized species of sea biscuit, an irregular sea urchin in the family Clypeasteridae. It was first described by Alexander Agassiz in 1883. Like other clypeasterid echinoids, it belongs to a group of flattened, bottom-dwelling marine animals associated with sandy seabeds, where their specialized body form supports life on or beneath the sediment.
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What is Clypeaster cyclopilus?
Clypeaster cyclopilus is a recognized species of sea biscuit, an irregular sea urchin in the family Clypeasteridae. It is a flattened, bottom-dwelling marine echinoid.
Who first described Clypeaster cyclopilus?
Alexander Agassiz first described Clypeaster cyclopilus in 1883. The species is placed within the sea-biscuit family Clypeasteridae.
Is Clypeaster cyclopilus a sea urchin?
Yes. It is an irregular sea urchin, commonly called a sea biscuit because of its flattened body shape.
Where do animals like Clypeaster cyclopilus live?
Clypeasterid echinoids are bottom-dwelling marine animals associated with seafloor habitats. Their flattened form is adapted to life on or partly within marine sediment.
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