description Pseudechinus huttoni Overview
Pseudechinus huttoni is a marine regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. Benham described the species in 1908, and taxonomic records place it in the genus Pseudechinus within the echinoid order Temnopleuroida. It occurs in waters around New Zealand and southern Australia, including southern New Zealand fiords, with records extending into subantarctic waters.
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What kind of animal is Pseudechinus huttoni?
Pseudechinus huttoni is a marine regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. It belongs to the echinoid order Temnopleuroida.
Who described Pseudechinus huttoni?
Benham described the species in 1908. Taxonomic records place it in the genus Pseudechinus.
Where does Pseudechinus huttoni live?
The species occurs in waters around New Zealand and southern Australia. It is a marine animal rather than a freshwater or terrestrial urchin.
What does regular sea urchin mean for Pseudechinus huttoni?
A regular sea urchin has the typical roughly radial body plan associated with familiar sea urchins. Pseudechinus huttoni is classified as a regular urchin within the family Temnopleuridae.
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