description Clypeaster humilis Overview
Clypeaster humilis is a species of irregular sea urchin, commonly known as a sea biscuit, belonging to the family Clypeasteridae. First described by naturalist Nathanael Gottfried Leske in 1778, the species thrives in shallow marine environments throughout the Indo-Pacific region. As an irregular echinoid, it features a flattened, bilaterally symmetrical test adapted for burrowing into sandy or muddy substrates. The organism uses its specialized spines and tube feet to move and capture organic detritus from the sediment for food.
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What kind of animal is Clypeaster humilis?
Clypeaster humilis is an irregular sea urchin commonly called a sea biscuit. It belongs to the family Clypeasteridae and has a flattened body adapted to life on the sea floor.
Who first described Clypeaster humilis?
Naturalist Nathanael Gottfried Leske first described the species in 1778. The scientific name Clypeaster humilis identifies it as a member of the sand-dollar and sea-biscuit group.
Where does Clypeaster humilis live?
It lives in shallow marine environments across parts of the Indo-Pacific. Its flattened form suits sandy or soft-bottom habitats where irregular sea urchins move and feed.
Is Clypeaster humilis a regular round sea urchin?
No, it is an irregular sea urchin with a flattened sea-biscuit shape. Members of Clypeasteridae differ from the familiar spherical sea urchins in both body form and lifestyle.
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