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Persons | Institutes | Publications | Projects | DatasetsCentrostephanus longispinus (aboral, close-up)
Description Close-up of aboral side: The living animal keeps the small, vividly red spines in constant rotation. They are likely to have a sensory function.Test diameter 37 mm, height 18 mm; West Africa. JPG file - 397.89 kB - 1 116 x 1 513 pixels added on 2005-02-23519 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Schultz, Heinke
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