A new integrated search interface will become available in the next phase of marineinfo.org.For the time being, please use IMIS to search available data PeopleInstitutesProjectsData setsPublicationsEvents IMIS Photogallery » ReferencesEncope emarginata (oral spines)Description Differentiated spines of the oral side. The long spines in the interambulacra (lA) are used for locomotion, shorter ones in the alternating ambulacra protect the fields of food gathering podia. The small bent spines cover from both sides the grooves, in which the food is transported.Scale 10 mm.Author Schultz, HeinkeJPG file - 480.76 kB - 899 x 1 062 pixelsadded on 2005-02-23241 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha...© 2005 Schultz, HeinkeClick here to return to the thumbnails overview