description Coelopleurus maculatus Overview
Coelopleurus maculatus is a species of sea urchin belonging to the family Arbaciidae, first described by zoologists Alexander Agassiz and Hubert Lyman Clark in 1907. The type specimens were collected by the U.S. Fisheries Service steamer Albatross during deep-sea dredging expeditions in Indo-Pacific waters near East Asia. The species exhibits a conspicuously patterned test with banded spines and distinctive coloration.
It is classified among deep-water carinate urchins, a group characterized by prominent primary tubercles and ornamented skeletal plates.
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What kind of animal is Coelopleurus maculatus?
Coelopleurus maculatus is a species of sea urchin belonging to the family Arbaciidae. It is a deep-sea echinoderm characterized by its distinctive spiny anatomy.
How were the type specimens of Coelopleurus maculatus collected?
The type specimens were collected during deep-sea dredging expeditions conducted by the U.S. Fisheries Service steamer *Albatross*. This vessel was famous for its extensive scientific explorations.
Who first formally described the Coelopleurus maculatus sea urchin?
The species was first described by zoologists Alexander Agassiz and Hubert Lyman Clark. They officially identified and cataloged the species in 1907.
What scientific vessel discovered the Coelopleurus maculatus specimens?
The specimens were gathered by the *Albatross*, a steamer operated by the U.S. Fisheries Service. The ship was heavily involved in deep-sea biological exploration.
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