Spatangidae

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The Spatangidae are a family of heart urchins. There are three recognised genera within the family; Granopatagus, Plethotaenia, and Spatangus. Additionally, Prospatangus was previously a recognised genus within the Spatangidae, but is now accepted as part of the genus Spatangus.

The Spatangidae are marine heart urchins that feed on subsurface deposits and graze.

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The Spatangidae are marine heart urchins that feed on subsurface deposits and graze.

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Spatangus purpureus

Spatangus purpureus, commonly known as the purple heart urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Spatangidae. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, where it lives immersed in the sediment.