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Coelopleurus undulatus

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Coelopleurus undulatus is a species of deep-water sea urchin belonging to the family Arbaciidae, first described by Danish zoologist Theodor Mortensen in 1934. Native to the marine waters of the Indo-Pacific, particularly around Japan, it is characterized by its distinctively ornamented test, or shell. The animal is visually striking, featuring large regions of bare, unpigmented test interspersed with vividly colored, notably red primary spines. As a benthic marine invertebrate, it is studied by marine biologists for its unique morphology within the echinoderm group.

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What kind of animal is Coelopleurus undulatus?

Coelopleurus undulatus is a species of sea urchin belonging to the family Arbaciidae. It is found in Japanese marine waters and is notable for its distinctive red spines.

Who first described Coelopleurus undulatus?

Coelopleurus undulatus was described by the Danish zoologist Theodor Mortensen in 1934. Mortensen was one of the foremost authorities on echinoid taxonomy in the early twentieth century.

What does Coelopleurus undulatus look like?

Coelopleurus undulatus is notable for its red spines and an ornamented, naked test (shell). The undulating surface patterns on its test distinguish it from other species in the genus Coelopleurus.

Where does Coelopleurus undulatus live?

Coelopleurus undulatus is a Japanese sea urchin species found in the marine waters around Japan. It was from Japanese specimens that Mortensen established the species description in 1934.

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