description Salmacis nuda Overview
*Salmacis nuda* is a notable species of sea urchin belonging to the family Temnopleuridae. First formally described by Alexander Agassiz in 1904, this echinoid is found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Like other regular sea urchins, it possesses a spherical, radially symmetrical test covered in protective spines. It contributes to the benthic marine ecosystems by grazing on algae and organic debris on the ocean floor.
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What is Salmacis nuda?
Salmacis nuda is a regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. It is described as living in shallow Indo-Pacific waters.
Who described Salmacis nuda?
The species was formally described by Alexander Agassiz in 1904. Agassiz was a major nineteenth- and early twentieth-century zoologist who worked extensively on marine animals.
Where is Salmacis nuda found?
The catalog places it in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It does not give a confirmed country or island range, so a regional species database is needed for a precise distribution map.
What does a regular sea urchin body look like?
Salmacis nuda has the spherical body plan typical of regular sea urchins, with a radial arrangement of spines around the test. This differs from irregular urchins, whose bodies are often adapted to burrowing.
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