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Echinothuria floris is a fossil echinothuriid sea urchin described by Woodward in 1863, serving as the type species of Echinothuria.
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What is Echinothuria floris?
Echinothuria floris is a fossil echinothuriid sea urchin. It was described by Woodward in 1863.
Why is Echinothuria floris scientifically important?
It is the type species of Echinothuria. A type species serves as the reference species for defining that genus.
Is Echinothuria floris extinct?
Yes. It is known as a fossil sea urchin, so it represents an extinct echinothuriid rather than a living species.
Who described Echinothuria floris?
Echinothuria floris was described by Woodward in 1863. The species belongs to the fossil echinothuriid sea urchin group.
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