description Diadema clarki Overview
Diadema clarki is a species of long-spined sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. It was described by Ikeda in 1939 from Japan and is recognized in current taxonomic databases as an accepted species of the genus Diadema. Records from the Indo-Malay region distinguish it from related long-spined urchins partly by the pattern of blue iridophore lines on the exposed interambulacral areas. It is relevant to marine biologists and reef researchers studying the diversity and identification of tropical echinoids.
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What is Diadema clarki?
Diadema clarki is a species of long-spined sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. Current taxonomic databases recognize it as an accepted species of Diadema.
Who described Diadema clarki?
Diadema clarki was described by Ikeda in 1939 from Japan. It is listed as a distinct species in the genus Diadema.
Where was Diadema clarki first described?
The species was described from Japan. Records from the Indo-Malay region help distinguish it from related long-spined urchins.
What family does Diadema clarki belong to?
Diadema clarki belongs to the sea-urchin family Diadematidae. Members of the genus Diadema are known for their long spines.
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