Black Sea urchin

About

The Black Sea urchin (Arbacia lixula) is a species in the genus Arbacia. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Echinodermata (극피동물)

Class

Echinoidea (성게류)

Order

Arbacioida (Arbacioida)

Family

Arbaciidae

Genus

Arbacia

Species

Arbacia lixula (Black Sea urchin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erizo negro

French oursin mâle

German schwarzer Seeigel

Portuguese ouriço preto

Turkish deniz kestanesi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Sea urchin?

The scientific name of Black Sea urchin is Arbacia lixula. It belongs to the genus Arbacia.

Where does Black Sea urchin live?

Black Sea urchin is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.

What family does Black Sea urchin belong to?

Black Sea urchin (Arbacia lixula) belongs to the genus Arbacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arbaciidae.

What kingdom does Black Sea urchin belong to?

Black Sea urchin (Arbacia lixula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).