| Spatangidae | |
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| Spatangus purpureus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Echinoidea |
| Order: | Spatangoida |
| Family: | Spatangidae Gray, 1825 |
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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The Spatangidae are a family of heart urchins. There are three recognised genera within the family; Granopatagus, Plethotaenia, and Spatangus.[1] Additionally, Prospatangus was previously a recognised genus within the Spatangidae, but is now accepted as part of the genus Spatangus.[1]
The Spatangidae are marine heart urchins that feed on subsurface deposits and graze.[1]
- ^ a b c d e Kroh, A.; Mooi, R. (2021). "Spatangidae". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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