description Stylocidaris lineata Overview
Stylocidaris lineata is a species of cidaroid sea urchin in the echinoderm class Echinoidea. Mortensen described the species in 1910, and it is recognized as one of the accepted species in the deep-water genus Stylocidaris. Cidaroid urchins are sometimes called pencil urchins because of their prominent primary spines, which are supported by a rigid spherical test.
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What is Stylocidaris lineata?
Stylocidaris lineata is a species of cidaroid sea urchin in the class Echinoidea. Cidaroids are sometimes called pencil urchins because of their large, robust spines.
Who described Stylocidaris lineata?
Mortensen described Stylocidaris lineata in 1910. It is recognized as an accepted species in the deep-water genus Stylocidaris.
What are cidaroid sea urchins?
Cidaroids are sea urchins with prominent primary spines and a distinctive body form. The group includes deep-water genera such as Stylocidaris.
Is Stylocidaris lineata a deep-water sea urchin?
It belongs to the deep-water genus Stylocidaris. Its classification places it among cidaroid sea urchins rather than among shallow-water regular urchins commonly seen on reefs.
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