Neognathostomata
Sign in to saveThe Neognathostomata are a superorder of sea urchins.
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It is catalogued under the topic Sea urchins.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
Species
Subterclass
- PhylumEchinodermata
- ClassEchinoidea
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Irregularia
- Image
- Echinocyamus pusillus.jpg
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- Neognathostomata
- taxon name
- Neognathostomata
- temporal range start
- Early Jurassic
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Description and characteristics
- Taxonomy
- References
The Neognathostomata are a superorder of sea urchins.
== Description and characteristics == They are distinguished from other sea urchins by their irregular shape and a highly modified feeding lantern. The group includes the well known sand dollars, as well as some less familiar and extinct forms.
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