- Spatangidae
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Spatangidae Spatangus purpureus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Echinoidea Superorder: Atelostomata Order: Spatangoida Family: Spatangidae Genera - Maretia Gray, 1855
- Paramaretia
- Pseudomaretia Koehler, 1914
- Spatangus Gray, 1825
The Spatangidae are a family of heart urchins. There are four recognised genera within the family; Maretia, Paramaretia, Pseudomaretia and Spatangus.[1] Additionally, Spatagus and Prospatangus were previously recognised genera within the Spatangidae, but are now accepted as part of the genus Spatangus.[1]
The Spatangidae are marine heart urchins that feed on subsurface deposits and graze.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Hansson, H. (2009). Spatangidae. Accessed through the World Register of Marine Species on 2 August 2010
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