description Amblypneustes griseus Overview
Amblypneustes griseus is a taxonomic name for the Australian sea urchin now accepted as Amblypneustes ovum (Lamarck, 1816). It belongs to the family Temnopleuridae, a group of regular sea urchins, and the name A. griseus was published by Blainville in 1825. The entry is therefore relevant to zoological nomenclature rather than a separate currently accepted species.
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What is Amblypneustes griseus?
Amblypneustes griseus is a taxonomic name for an Australian sea urchin now accepted as Amblypneustes ovum. It belongs to the family Temnopleuridae.
What is the currently accepted name for Amblypneustes griseus?
The currently accepted name is Amblypneustes ovum, with Lamarck's authorship dating to 1816. Amblypneustes griseus is treated as a name used for that species.
Who published the name Amblypneustes griseus?
The name Amblypneustes griseus was published by Blainville in 1825. Modern taxonomic treatment accepts the animal under the name Amblypneustes ovum.
What family does Amblypneustes ovum belong to?
It belongs to the sea-urchin family Temnopleuridae. The family contains regular sea urchins, and A. griseus is an older name associated with the Australian species now called A. ovum.
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