Sand Dollar
Clypeaster subdepressus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–210 m
A flattened, disc shaped relative of sea urchins, this sand dollar lies in fine shelly sand under a light dusting of sediment, from the shallows down to around 210 metres. Fine spines covering its body let it creep along and sift food particles from the grains.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Clypeasteroida › Clypeasteridae › Clypeaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422499.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Dollar live?
- The Sand Dollar (Clypeaster subdepressus) is typically found at 5–210 m.