Archive | Echinodermata (echinoderms)

Brissus obesus

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin

This sea urchin is found buried under soft bottom sediments, where is feeds on small particles of detritus. Continue Reading

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Toxopneustes roseus

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin

The body of this sea urchin is covered by pedicles (toxin-filled spines) that resemble small pink flowers. Continue Reading

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Heliaster cumingii

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin

 

This sea star is a predator in rocky intertidal zones, where its main prey are barnacles.

 

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Nidorellia armata

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin

This sea star is easily recognizable by its large black dorsal spines radially distributed Continue Reading

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