The Diadematidae are a family of sea urchins. Their tests are either rigid or flexible and their spines are long and hollow.[2]
Diadematidae | |
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Diadema setosum in Oman. | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Echinoidea |
Order: | Diadematoida |
Family: | Diadematidae Gray, 1855 [1] |
Like other sea urchins diadematids are sensitive to touch, light, and chemicals; additionally they do have eyes (eye spots) which is in contrast to other sea urchins. Because of this they can follow a threat with their spines.[4]
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