description Micropyga tuberculata Overview
Micropyga tuberculata is a marine sea urchin in the family Micropygidae, order Micropygoida, described by Alexander Agassiz in 1879. It is an extant species of the genus Micropyga, a small genus of regular echinoids associated with deep water; records place it in the Indo-Pacific, including a specimen recorded at 241 m near Hawaii. It is chiefly relevant to marine taxonomy and echinoderm research.
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What kind of animal is Micropyga tuberculata?
Micropyga tuberculata is a marine sea urchin in the family Micropygidae and order Micropygoida. It is an extant species, meaning it is still living today.
Who described Micropyga tuberculata?
Alexander Agassiz formally described Micropyga tuberculata in 1879. The species belongs to the small genus Micropyga.
Where does Micropyga tuberculata live?
Records place Micropyga tuberculata in the Indo-Pacific. The genus Micropyga is associated with deep water rather than ordinary shallow coastal habitats.
Is Micropyga tuberculata a fossil species?
No. Micropyga tuberculata is an extant sea urchin, although it is associated with a relatively specialized deep-water habitat.
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