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Diadema mexicanum (aboral)
Diadema mexicanum (aboral)
Description Aboral side: In the adult specimen the spines remain banded, which is usually found only in young Diadema. The white ring surrounding the anus is distinct. The spines are broken and have not their full length.
Diameter of test 37 mm, height 23 mm; Manzanillo, Mexico.
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Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 253.41 kB - 945 x 1 352 pixels added on 2005-02-23222 viewsWoRMS taxaDigital photo, entire species Diadema mexicanum A. Agassiz, 1863checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Schultz, Heinke
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