Breynia australasiae is a species of sea urchins of the family Loveniidae, most commonly referred to as a heart urchin.[1] Their armour is covered with spines. Breynia australasiae was first scientifically described in 1815 by Leach.[2] This species is extremely common within the lagoon at Lord Howe I, although rarely sighted by divers along the New South Wales mainland. They grow up to 12 centimeters in length and can be found in waters of 0 to 10 meters deep.

Breynia australasiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Echinoidea
Order: Spatangoida
Family: Loveniidae
Genus: Breynia
Species:
B. australasiae
Binomial name
Breynia australasiae
(Leach, 1815)

References

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  1. ^ "Biodiversity - Lord Howe Island Museum". 4 May 2021.
  2. ^ Kroh, A. (2010). Breynia australasiae (Leach, 1815). In: Kroh, A. & Mooi, R. (2010) World Echinoidea Database. at the World Register of Marine Species.

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  1. ^ "Breynia australasiae". Reef Life Survey | Reef Species of the World. Retrieved 2023-12-03.