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Brissopsis cf. luzonica (oblique view)
Description Viewed obilquely from the back. The subanal fasciole is bilobeb, two narrow anal branches lead upwards reaching the peripetalous fasciole. The larger tubercles are set with longer spines, forming two tufts. Five tube feet are developed to each side within the subanal fasciole, maintaining the two funnels for waste water. Length 77 mm; off NE Taiwan.
Author Schultz, Heinke
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added on 2009-02-23373 viewsEchinoidea taxaDigital photo, entire species Brissopsis luzonica (Gray, 1851)checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2009). Sea urchins II: Worldwide irregular d...
© 2009 Schultz, Heinke
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