description Echinocardium mediterraneum Overview
Echinocardium mediterraneum is a living irregular sea urchin commonly called the Mediterranean heart urchin. It is classified in the genus Echinocardium, family Loveniidae, order Spatangoida, and was named by Edward Forbes in 1844. Museum and biodiversity databases record it from the Mediterranean, while marine species references also place it in the Atlantic and Mediterranean region. Like other heart urchins, it is a burrowing echinoid associated with sedimentary seabeds, so it is of interest in marine zoology, taxonomy, and Mediterranean biodiversity studies.
[GBIF taxon record](https://www.gbif.org/species/4341787)
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What is Echinocardium mediterraneum commonly called?
It is commonly called the Mediterranean heart urchin. It is a living irregular sea urchin in the genus Echinocardium.
Who named Echinocardium mediterraneum?
Edward Forbes named the species in 1844. Its classification places it in the family Loveniidae and order Spatangoida.
Is Echinocardium mediterraneum a regular sea urchin?
No. It is an irregular sea urchin, meaning its body plan differs from the more radially symmetrical regular urchins.
What is the scientific classification of Echinocardium mediterraneum?
It belongs to the genus Echinocardium, family Loveniidae, and order Spatangoida. The species is associated with the group commonly known as heart urchins.
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