description Conolampas diomedeae Overview
Conolampas diomedeae is a species of irregular sea urchin in the family Echinolampadidae and the genus Conolampas. The species was described by the Danish zoologist Theodor Mortensen in 1948, so the attribution to Alexander Agassiz and 1883 refers to the genus rather than this species. It is a marine echinoid associated with deep water and has been recorded as a host surface for the brittle star Amphipholis conolampadis in Philippine material collected at 75-300 metres.
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What is Conolampas diomedeae?
Conolampas diomedeae is a species of irregular sea urchin in the family Echinolampadidae. It belongs to the genus Conolampas rather than to the regular, round-bodied sea urchin groups.
Who described Conolampas diomedeae?
The species was described by the Danish zoologist Theodor Mortensen in 1948. Alexander Agassiz's 1883 attribution applies to the genus Conolampas, not to this species.
What makes an irregular sea urchin different?
Irregular sea urchins typically have a more bilateral body plan than regular sea urchins and are often adapted to life on or in the seabed. Their body shape reflects movement and feeding in sediment rather than clinging to rocks.
What family is Conolampas diomedeae in?
It is classified in Echinolampadidae. The species name diomedeae identifies a particular member of that family and genus.
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