description Brisaster townsendi Overview
Brisaster townsendi is a Schizasteridae sea urchin described by A. Agassiz in 1898, with records including the Gulf of California fauna.
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What kind of animal is Brisaster townsendi?
Brisaster townsendi is a sea urchin in the family Schizasteridae. It is part of the irregular sea urchins rather than the familiar round shallow-water type.
Who described Brisaster townsendi?
The species was described by A. Agassiz in 1898. That author and year are part of the item's taxonomic identification.
Where has Brisaster townsendi been recorded?
Records include the fauna of the Gulf of California. The species is therefore associated with marine biodiversity documented in that region.
What family does Brisaster townsendi belong to?
It belongs to Schizasteridae. Its genus name is Brisaster and its species name is townsendi.
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