Eccentric Sand Dollar
Dendraster excentricus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 1 m
Flattened into a thin disc, the sand dollar lies tilted into the current with its edge raised, sieving fine particles from the water and sand. It buries part or all of itself in sandy bottoms from the low tide line down to about 90 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Echinolampadacea › Dendrasteridae › Dendraster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 513215.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eccentric Sand Dollar live?
- The Eccentric Sand Dollar (Dendraster excentricus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Eccentric Sand Dollar get?
- The Eccentric Sand Dollar grows to about 1 m.