species: Metalia sp in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Metalia sp


©Anne Hoggett: Recently-dead test 4.1 cm long of Metalia sp, found on beach at Watson's Bay. Dorsal view showing well-separated petals, the anterior one sloping steeply, surrounded by a fasciole (a band of concentrated, minute tubercles).

©Anne Hoggett: Recently-dead test 4.1 cm long of Metalia sp, found on beach at Watson's Bay. Lateral view showing very high profile.

©Anne Hoggett: Recently-dead test 4.1 cm long of Metalia sp, found on beach at Watson's Bay. Oral surface showing D-shaped peristome with some plates still intact anterior to centre.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Echinoidea
Order Spatangoida
Family Brissidae
Genus Metalia
Species Metalia sp

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

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