description Clypeaster annandalei Overview
Clypeaster annandalei is an accepted species of irregular sea urchin in the family Clypeasteridae, the group that includes sea biscuits and related clypeasteroids. Its scientific name was established by Koehler in 1922, and it is placed in the genus Clypeaster within phylum Echinodermata. Like other members of the group, it has a flattened, rigid test covered with spines and adapted to life on or in marine sediment.
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What kind of animal is Clypeaster annandalei?
Clypeaster annandalei is an irregular sea urchin in the family Clypeasteridae. This family includes sea biscuits and related clypeasteroid echinoderms.
Who established the scientific name Clypeaster annandalei?
The species name was established by Koehler in 1922. It is placed in the genus Clypeaster.
Is Clypeaster annandalei related to sea biscuits?
Yes, it belongs to Clypeasteridae, the family that includes sea biscuits. It is an irregular sea urchin rather than a regular, round-spined urchin.
What is the classification of Clypeaster annandalei?
It belongs to the genus Clypeaster and the family Clypeasteridae. The species is an echinoderm in the phylum Echinodermata.
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