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Micropetalon purpureum (test + apical system)
Micropetalon purpureum (test + apical system)
Description a. Aboral side: The ambulacra are non-petaloid, the simple pores form a straight series. b. side view. c. Oral side: Both peristome and periproct are oblique. d. Apical system: lt is tetrabasal, the genital plates separated. The primary tubercles are not perforated.
Length 17 mm; Molokai, Hawaii Is.
Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 418.72 kB - 1 584 x 1 138 pixels added on 2009-02-23217 viewsWoRMS taxaScan of drawing Micropetalon purpureum A. Agassiz & H.L. Clark, 1907checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2009). Sea urchins II: Worldwide irregular d... Download full sizeDownload full size © 2009 Schultz, Heinke
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