Diadematacia Temporal range:
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Echinothrix diadema | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Echinoidea |
Infraclass: | Acroechinoidea |
Superorder: | Diadematacia |
Orders | |
The Diadematacia are a superorder of sea urchins. Unlike most other sea urchins, they generally have hollow spines. The tubercles on their tests are perforated, and most species possess gills.