Strongylocentrotus pallidus Sars 1871 (Str. sachalinicus as junior synonym)
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Family: Strongylcentrotidae |
Order: Echinoida |
Locality: Japan, The Sea of Japan, off Nigata, 500 m |
Dimensions: 59 Ø x 28 mm |
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I got this specimen as Echinus lucidus, but this taxon was apparently wrong, because Echinus has only three pore-pairs. After cleaning with bleach the former more or less violet colour disappeared and the test became green. |