| Brisaster capensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Echinoidea |
| Order: | Spatangoida |
| Family: | Schizasteridae |
| Genus: | Brisaster |
| Species: | B. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brisaster capensis (Studer, 1880) | |
Brisaster capensis is a species of sea urchins of the family Schizasteridae. Their armour is covered with spines. Brisaster capensis was first scientifically described in 1880 by Studer. It is endemic to South Africa.
References
- Kroh, A. (2010). Brisaster capensis (Studer, 1880). In: Kroh, A. & Mooi, R. (2010) World Echinoidea Database. at the World Register of Marine Species.
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| Brisaster capensis | |
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