How to Identify Strongylocentrotidae
Strongylocentrotidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Camarodonta, class Echinoidea. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Strongylocentrotidae Species
Mesocentrotus franciscanus (A.Agassiz, 1863)
Mesocentrotus franciscanus (A.Agassiz, 1863)
Mesocentrotus franciscanus is a red sea urchin species that acts as an important…
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis, the green sea urchin, is a widespread norther…
Strongylocentrotus fragilis Jackson, 1912
Strongylocentrotus fragilis Jackson, 1912
Strongylocentrotus fragilis is an abyssal regular sea urchin found off western N…
Strongylocentrotus pallidus (Sars G.O., 1872)
Strongylocentrotus pallidus (Sars G.O., 1872)
Strongylocentrotus pallidus, the pale sea urchin, is a sea urchin species found …
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Stimpson, 1857)
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Stimpson, 1857)
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, the purple sea urchin, is a deep purple urchin fo…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Strongylocentrotidae?
Strongylocentrotidae animals belong to the Camarodonta order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Strongylocentrotidae?
Strongylocentrotidae is classified in the order Camarodonta, class Echinoidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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