Key Identification Features
- After this sea urchin dies, its shell, which is called a "test", develops a distinctive pattern made up of many grey spots.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Brissidae
Brissidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Spatangoida, class Echinoidea. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Brissidae Species
Brissus unicolor (Leske, 1778)
Brissus unicolor (Leske, 1778)
Brissus unicolor is a sea urchin found in the Mediterranean and parts of the Atl…
Meoma ventricosa (Lamarck, 1816)
Meoma ventricosa (Lamarck, 1816)
Meoma ventricosa, the red heart urchin, is a heart-shaped urchin found across pa…
Brissus latecarinatus (Leske, 1778)
Brissus latecarinatus (Leske, 1778)
Brissus latecarinatus is an Indo-Pacific tropical sea urchin with five-part patt…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Brissidae?
Brissidae animals belong to the Spatangoida order in the Animalia kingdom. After this sea urchin dies, its shell, which is called a "test", develops a distinctive pattern made up of many grey spots. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Brissidae?
Brissidae is classified in the order Spatangoida, class Echinoidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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