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Eupyrgus

Genus of sea cucumbers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eupyrgus
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Eupyrgus is a genus of sea cucumbers. It is the only genus in the monotypic family Eupyrgidae.

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Description: The body wall tables with a high and spiny spire are placed near the disc's edge. There are three pillars connected by crossbeams ending in a tooth.[1]

Location: Eupyrgus can be found in Campos Basin, Brazil. They were found at a depth of 500m.[1]

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Species

There are two species recognised in the genus Eupyrgus:[2]

  • Eupyrgus pacificus Östergren, 1905
  • Eupyrgus scaber Lütken, 1857

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