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Brissopsis capensis is a heart urchin in the family Brissidae originally described from deep-water sediments off the coast of South Africa.
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What is a heart urchin such as Brissopsis capensis?
A heart urchin is an irregular sea urchin with a bilaterally shaped test and a burrowing lifestyle. Brissopsis capensis belongs to the family Brissidae.
Where was Brissopsis capensis originally described from?
The species was originally described from deep-water sediments off the coast of South Africa. Its name therefore refers to a marine species from the southern African region.
Is Brissopsis capensis a sand dollar?
No, it is a heart urchin in the family Brissidae rather than a sand dollar in the clypeasteroid group. Both are irregular sea urchins, but they belong to different lineages and body forms.
What does capensis mean in the name Brissopsis capensis?
Capensis is a Latin geographic reference connected with the Cape region. It fits the species' original South African context.
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