Question

Give the zoological name of the sea urchin.

Answer 1

1. The zoological name of the Sea urchin is Echinus.
2. It belongs to the phylum Echinodermata.
3. The term "sea urchin" refers to a group of around 950 species of spiky, spherical marine invertebrates in the family Echinoidea.
4. They may be found on the seafloor all throughout the world, from the intertidal zone to depths of up to 16,000 feet.
5. The majority of urchins are spherical and spun.