Calymne

Calymne
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Echinoidea
Order: Holasteroida
Family: Calymnidae
Genus: Calymne
Thomson, 1877
Species:
C. relicta
Binomial name
Calymne relicta
Thomson, 1877

Calymne relicta is a species of sea urchins of the Family Calymnidae. It is the only species in the genus Calymne.[1] Their armour is covered with spines. Calymne relicta was first scientifically described in 1877 by Thomson.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kroh A, Mooi R, eds. (2026). "Calymne Thomson, 1877". World Echinoidea Database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  2. ^ Kroh, A. (2010). Calymne relicta (Thomson, 1877). In: Kroh, A. & Mooi, R. (2010) World Echinoidea Database. at the World Register of Marine Species.