Mellita quinquiesperforata
Mellita quinquiesperforata (Leske, 1778) is a tropical species of sand dollar, a flat, round marine animal related to sea urchins, starfish, and other echinoderms. They can be found along the eastern coast of the United States and the coast of Brazil.[1]
Live M. quinquiesperforata (underside)
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| Live M. quinquiesperforata, Pacific coast, Costa Rica | |
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| Genus: | Mellita |
| Species: | M. quinquiesperforata |
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| Mellita quinquiesperforata (Leske, 1778) | |
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