description Pseudechinus magellanicus Overview
Pseudechinus magellanicus is a species of regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae, described by Rodolfo Amando Philippi in 1857. It inhabits cold southern waters and has been recorded around southern South America, including the Magellanic region, as well as farther into the Southern Ocean. It is a benthic marine invertebrate with the rounded test, movable spines, and five-part body symmetry characteristic of regular sea urchins.
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What kind of animal is Pseudechinus magellanicus?
Pseudechinus magellanicus is a regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. It belongs to the echinoderm class Echinoidea. [OBIS taxonomic record](https://obis.org/taxon/160822)
Who described Pseudechinus magellanicus, and when?
Rodolfo Amando Philippi described the species in 1857. Its scientific authority is therefore written as Philippi, 1857.
Where does Pseudechinus magellanicus live?
It inhabits cold southern waters and has been recorded around southern South America, including the Magellanic region. Its range is marine rather than freshwater.
Is Pseudechinus magellanicus an irregular sea urchin like a sand dollar?
No. It is classified as a regular sea urchin, with the typical rounded body plan associated with sea urchins rather than the flattened form of a sand dollar.
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