description Brissus gigas Overview
Brissus gigas is a species of burrowing heart urchin in the family Brissidae and is associated with the coastal waters of New Zealand. H. B. Fell described it in 1947, and later specimens confirmed that it is distinct from the closely related Brissus latecarinatus.
The animal lives in sandy or muddy burrows in the sublittoral zone, and a specimen collected near Great Mercury Island in 2009 measured 193 millimetres.
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What kind of animal is Brissus gigas?
Brissus gigas is a burrowing heart urchin in the family Brissidae. It is a sea urchin adapted to living in coastal sediments rather than on exposed rock.
Where is Brissus gigas found?
The species is associated with coastal waters around New Zealand. Its burrowing lifestyle means it is typically linked with the seafloor and sediment habitats.
Who described Brissus gigas?
H. B. Fell described Brissus gigas in 1947. Later specimens supported its recognition as distinct from the closely related Brissus latecarinatus.
How is Brissus gigas different from Brissus latecarinatus?
Brissus gigas is treated as a distinct species rather than simply another form of Brissus latecarinatus. Later specimens helped confirm that distinction within the heart-urchin group.
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