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Diadema setosum (aboral)
Diadema setosum (aboral)
Description Aboral side: The reddish ring surrounding the anal tube in the centre of the periproct is still visible. In the ambulacra two distinct series of small tubercles are developed. The bare test has retained the black epidermis, usually it is whitish when cleaned.
Test diameter 54 mm; Negros, Philippines.
Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 243.72 kB - 1 092 x 1 101 pixels added on 2005-02-23877 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Schultz, Heinke
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