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Goniocidaris (Aspidocidaris) clypeata (aboral)
Goniocidaris (Aspidocidaris) clypeata (aboral)
Description Aboral side: The ambital primary spines are long and pointed with basal spurs. Towards the apex, the shape of the primaries change abruptly: the distal end is formed like a cup the shaft becoming gradually shorter.
Diameter of test 19 mm; Balut ls., Philippines.
Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 180.65 kB - 1 535 x 1 202 pixels added on 2011-02-23320 viewsDeep-Sea taxaDigital photo, entire species Goniocidaris (Aspidocidaris) clypeata Döderlein, 1885checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2011). Sea urchins III: Worldwide regular de... © 2011 Schultz, Heinke
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