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| Phylum Echinodermata > Class Echinodea > Order Clypeasteroida |
| Pink
sand dollar Peronella lesueuri Family Laganidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This bright pink sand dollar is sometimes seen at Pulau Sekudu and Changi on silty sand near seagrasses, sometimes seen just beneath the sand. Several individuals (2-8) are often seen during the same trip. Features: Body diameter 6-8cm. Circular and bright pink, the petalloid is obvious. The centre of upperside is slightly raised. According to Lane, this is an uncommon species that was only found south of the mainland. |
 Changi, May 11 |
 Underside of skeleton.  Changi, Jul 11 |
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 Changi, May 11 
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