Goniocidaris
A genus of sea urchins typical of the subfamily Goniocidarinae.
Goniocidaris is a genus of sea urchins belonging to the family Cidaridae, and it is the characteristic genus of the subfamily Goniocidarinae. Living species are largely found in the Indo-Pacific region, where they typically inhabit deeper waters.
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Lore & Background
The genus Goniocidaris belongs to the family Cidaridae and is typical of the subfamily Goniocidarinae. Its extant species are mostly found in Indo-Pacific seas, often living at depth. The genus includes several subgenera: Aspidocidaris, Cyrtocidaris, Discocidaris, Goniocidaris, and Petalocidaris, each containing multiple species.
Reader's Guide
Goniocidaris is notable as a genus within the family Cidaridae and as the typical genus of the subfamily Goniocidarinae. Its species are primarily distributed in Indo-Pacific seas, with many living at depth. The genus contains numerous species organized into five subgenera, as well as several species not placed in any subgenus. The type species is Goniocidaris tubaria, described by Lamarck in 1816. The genus also includes fossil species, such as Goniocidaris habanensis, Goniocidaris hebe, Goniocidaris holguinensis, Goniocidaris mortenseni, Goniocidaris murrayensis, Goniocidaris praecipua, and Goniocidaris pusilla, indicating a broader historical range. The subgenera were established by various authors including Mortensen and Döderlein.
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