Centrostephanus 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.
Author Schultz, Heinke
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added on 2005-02-23526 viewsTraits taxaDigital photo, part of species Centrostephanus longispinus (Philippi, 1845)checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha...
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