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Goniocidaris (Discocidaris) mikado (aboral)
Goniocidaris (Discocidaris) mikado (aboral)
Description The primary spines are equipped with conspicuous thorns, at the base structured as thorny discs, and densely covered by thin and sharp spikes. Presumably these are developed to deter the settling of encrusting organisms.
Diameter of test 16 mm, longest spine 36 mm. Sagami Bay, Central Japan, Pacific.
ZMH Author Döderlein, Ludwig JPG file - 135.95 kB - 1 477 x 957 pixels added on 2005-02-23265 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Döderlein, Ludwig
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