Sculpsitechinus

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Sculpsitechinus
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Sculpsitechinus tenuissimus
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Sculpsitechinus

Stara & Sanciu, 2014

Sculpsitechinus is a genus of sand dollars within the family Astriclypeidae. There are currently 3 species assigned to the genus, with members being found near Africa, Asia, and Australia in the Pacific and Indian Ocean. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Sculpsitechinus Stara & Sanciu, 2014". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  2. "Sculpsitechinus Stara & Sanciu, 2014". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  3. "Sculpsitechinus Stara & Sanciu 2014 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2023-02-12.