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Goniocidaris (Discocidaris) mikado (aboral)
Goniocidaris (Discocidaris) mikado (aboral)
Description Close-up of the upper side: The entire surface of the spines including thorns, discs and branches, is covered by fine cortical hair. The newly grown spines are less densely set.
Diameter of test 18 mm; Philippines.
Author van Noordenburg, Henk JPG file - 249.66 kB - 1 654 x 1 240 pixelsmore
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added on 2011-02-23211 viewsTraits taxaDigital photo, part of species Goniocidaris (Discocidaris) mikado (Döderlein, 1885)checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2011). Sea urchins III: Worldwide regular de... © 2011 van Noordenburg, Henk
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