Carnarechinus

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Carnarechinus
Temporal range: Early Cretaceous–recent
Scientific classification
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Carnarechinidae

Mironov, 1993
Genus:
Carnarechinus

Mironov, 1978
Species:
C. clypeatus
Binomial name
Carnarechinus clypeatus
(A. Agassiz, 1879)

Carnarechinus clypeatus is a species of sea urchins of the Holasteroida order.

This species was described on the basis of fragmentary and poorly preserved material from Philippines, hence its taxonomic status is still unclear. Molecular phylogeny indicates it may be a basal member of the Urechinina.

References[edit]

  • Carnarechinus at the Natural History Museum
  • Kroh A, Mooi R (eds.). "Carnarechinus clypeatus". World Echinoidea Database. World Register of Marine Species.