Species Mesothuria murrayi (Théel, 1886)
- Holothuria murrayi Théel, H. 1886. Holothurioidea. Part 2. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 39: 1-290 pls 1-16 [185-186].
- Holothuria murrayi parva Théel, H. 1886. Holothurioidea. Part 2. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 39: 1-290 pls 1-16 [186, pls 9(2), 16(4-5)].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1886.10.2.177, Admiralty Is.
Generic Combinations
- Mesothuria murrayi (Théel, 1886).
- Mesothuria (Mesothuria) murrayi (Théel, 1886).
- Mesothuria (Mesothuria) parva (Théel, 1886).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Only known in Australia from outside Cook's Passage Qld; west-central Pacific Ocean. Depth range 270-774 m.
IMCRA
Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, deposit feeder, detritivore, tropical.
General References
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |