Centrocidaris Explained

Centrocidaris is a monotypic genus of sea urchins belonging to the family Cidaridae. The only species is Centrocidaris doederleini.^[1] Their armour is covered with spines. Centrocidaris doederleini was first scientifically described in 1898 by Alexander Agassiz.^[2]

The species is found in the Caribbean.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Centrocidaris A.Agassiz, 1904 . www.gbif.org . 3 October 2021 . en.
2. Kroh, A. (2010). Centrocidaris doederleini (Agassiz, 1898). In: Kroh, A. & Mooi, R. (2010) World Echinoidea Database. at the World Register of Marine Species.