| Abstrakt: |
A total of 16 species of echinoids (sea urchins), belonging to 13 genera lie under 6 families and 4 orders,were collected (during period from January to November 2015) from Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Egypt. Among them, 13 species were recorded before from Gulf of Aqaba and Heterocentrotus trigonarius was recorded for the first time from the study area. On the other hand, 2 species, Astropyga radiata and Diadema savignyi were recorded for the first time from the entire Red Sea. Based on the present data and other studies, a key for all recorded species was constructed and expandable when possible. In addition, notes on the geographical distribution and ecology of these echinoids were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
