description Temnopleurus toreumaticus Overview
Temnopleurus toreumaticus is a species of regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. Leske described the species in 1778, and biodiversity records place it in the Indo-Pacific, including Singapore waters. It is a shallow-water echinoid that can occur around seagrass habitats, distinguishing it from irregular heart urchins that are adapted for burrowing. The species is relevant to marine biodiversity surveys, echinoderm taxonomy, and field identification of tropical regular sea urchins.
[Singapore biodiversity record](https://singapore.biodiversity.online/species/A-Echi-Echinoidea-000046)
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What kind of animal is Temnopleurus toreumaticus?
Temnopleurus toreumaticus is a regular sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae. It is a shallow-water Indo-Pacific echinoid.
Where does Temnopleurus toreumaticus live?
Biodiversity records place it in the Indo-Pacific, including Singapore waters. It can occur around seagrass habitat in shallow coastal areas.
When was Temnopleurus toreumaticus described?
Leske described the species in 1778. Its scientific name is Temnopleurus toreumaticus.
Is Temnopleurus toreumaticus a heart urchin?
No. It is a regular sea urchin, not an irregular heart urchin.
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