Cake Sand Dollar

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Scutella is an extinct genus of sand dollars (flat sea urchins) in the family Scutellidae.

These slow-moving semi-infaunal detritivores lived from the Oligocene to the Quaternary epoch (48.6 to 0.012 Ma.).

Species

• Scutella gabbi Raimond 1863
• Scutella paulensis Agassiz 1841

Colors

purple

pink

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Mud and Sand

Similar Species

Banded Sea Urchin Blue-spotted Urchin Collector Urchin Fire Urchin Fire Urchin (dark) Flower Urchin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cake Sand Dollar dangerous?

Cake Sand Dollar has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Cake Sand Dollar?

Bali Indonesia