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Mespilia globulus (Linnaeus, 1758) Globular sea urchin |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Temnopleuridae () | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow water reef areas, coral rubble and seagrass beds at depths 0 to 60 m (Ref. 800). Attaches debris to its test. Ingests calcareous sediment while feeding on detritus (Ref. 102365). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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