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Bothriocidaris globulus is an Ordovician fossil sea urchin in a genus named by Eichwald in 1860, among the earliest recognized echinoids.
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What is Bothriocidaris globulus?
Bothriocidaris globulus is an Ordovician fossil sea urchin. It belongs to a genus that is among the earliest recognized echinoids.
When was the genus Bothriocidaris named?
Eichwald named the genus in 1860. Bothriocidaris globulus therefore has a 19th-century scientific naming history.
Is Bothriocidaris globulus a living sea urchin?
No. It is described as an Ordovician fossil sea urchin, so it represents an ancient echinoid rather than a modern living species.
Why is Bothriocidaris important in echinoid history?
The genus is counted among the earliest recognized echinoids. Bothriocidaris globulus is a named Ordovician fossil used to represent early sea-urchin relatives.
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