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Heliocidaris australiae is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinometridae commonly found in the coastal marine waters of Australia.
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What kind of animal is Heliocidaris australiae?
Heliocidaris australiae is a sea urchin in the family Echinometridae. It is a marine invertebrate with the hard, spiny body typical of sea urchins.
Where is Heliocidaris australiae found?
It is commonly found in coastal marine waters of Australia. The species is therefore associated with nearshore Australian habitats rather than freshwater environments.
Is Heliocidaris australiae a fish?
No. It is an echinoderm, the same broad animal group that includes starfish, and it belongs to the sea-urchin family Echinometridae.
What does the name Heliocidaris australiae identify?
It identifies a particular Australian sea-urchin species, not every sea urchin found around Australia. The species belongs to the genus Heliocidaris and is recorded from coastal marine waters.
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