description Goniocidaris parasol Overview
Goniocidaris parasol is a species of cidaroid, or pencil, sea urchin in the family Cidaridae. It was described by Fell in 1958 and is associated with deep waters around New Zealand, including the wider Chatham Islands region. The species is known as a parasol urchin because of the form of its long primary spines, and records place it in roughly 200-1000 metres of water. It is a living marine species, not a fossil taxon.
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What is Goniocidaris parasol?
Goniocidaris parasol is a species of cidaroid, or pencil, sea urchin in the family Cidaridae. It is associated with deep waters around New Zealand.
Who described Goniocidaris parasol?
Fell described the species in 1958. It is known from deep-water areas around New Zealand, including the wider Chatham Islands region.
Why is Goniocidaris parasol called a parasol urchin?
The common name refers to its distinctive parasol-like appearance. It is a pencil sea urchin, a group known for prominent primary spines.
Where is Goniocidaris parasol found?
The species is associated with deep waters around New Zealand. Records also place it in the wider Chatham Islands region.
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