description Sterechinus dentifer Overview
Sterechinus dentifer is an extant species of regular sea urchin in the family Echinidae. It is associated with the Antarctic marine environment and is reported from cold, shallow benthic zones, meaning habitats on or near the seabed. Its identity is distinguished by this Antarctic cold-water setting and its classification among regular, rather than irregular, sea urchins, which have a broadly radial body plan.
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What is Sterechinus dentifer?
Sterechinus dentifer is a living regular sea urchin in the family Echinidae. It is associated with Antarctic marine environments and cold, shallow seabed habitats.
Where does Sterechinus dentifer live?
Reports place this sea urchin in Antarctic waters, including cold benthic zones near the seafloor. It is adapted to a polar marine setting rather than a tropical reef environment.
Is Sterechinus dentifer extinct?
No. The species is described as extant, meaning that living populations still exist.
What kind of animal is Sterechinus dentifer?
It is a regular sea urchin, an echinoderm with a generally rounded body and movable spines. Its family is Echinidae, which includes other regular sea urchins.
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