Family

Strongylocentrotidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 45 years (Northern sea urchin) to 200 years (Red sea urchin).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
45–200 yr
Longest: Red sea urchin
Median GC
40.8%
Range 40.6–41.1%
Genera
2
Largest: Mesocentrotus (1)

Overview

Genera of Strongylocentrotidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Strongylocentrotidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Strongylocentrotidae

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Species in Strongylocentrotidae
Mesocentrotus franciscanusRed sea urchin200 yr15,649 bp40.59%
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensisNorthern sea urchin45 yr15,717 bp41.05%