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Encope aberrans is a species of sand dollar described by Louis Agassiz in 1841, notable for its aberrant shape compared to other Encope species.
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What is Encope aberrans?
Encope aberrans is a species of sand dollar in the genus Encope. It was described by Louis Agassiz in 1841.
Why is Encope aberrans called aberrant?
The species is notable for its unusual or aberrant shape compared with other Encope sand dollars. Its name reflects that difference in form.
Who described Encope aberrans?
Louis Agassiz described Encope aberrans in 1841. The species is a marine echinoderm related to sea urchins.
Is Encope aberrans a sea urchin or a sand dollar?
It is a sand dollar, and sand dollars are flattened members of the sea urchin group. Encope aberrans belongs to the genus Encope.
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