User:Amenelogoleo/Echinostrephus aciculatus

Comments by A. Faucci (Apr 11, 2024):

Nice work on finding lots of great information. To polish your draft before copying it over to the main article please work on the following:


 * Make sure you combine the information already on Wikipedia with what you want to add. it is ok to change what is there but I would not totally overwrite it but use it to your advantage to make the article better.
 * Make sure the information you include is actually about your species (Echinostrephus aciculatus) and correct. Some info seems to be on a different species (for example, E.aciculatus is a tropical Pacific species not occurring in California and is called the needle-spine urchin, not the Pencil sea urchin which usually is Heterocentrotus mamillatus). Also, your sources are all different from what you submitted. Only source 4 seems to be about your species, all others seem general texts on marine biology or Echinodermata and do not show up when I use google Scholar to include your exact species. Did you search for sources using your species in quotations ("Echinostrephus aciculatus")?
 * Only include information for the respective section. For example, under Description should only be anything related how they look (morphology and anatomy), not in which habitat they can be found.
 * Make sure your sentences are all easy to understand and have perfect grammar. Remember that this is an encyclopedia read by people across the world who might not have English as a first language.
 * Make sure that each sentence is connected to the reference you got that information from using the "Cite function in Wikipeida. (check the training for that if you forgot) If you do it correctly the reference list will be made automatically.
 * I would delete the human use as what you describe has to do with the biology of the species and nothing with humans.
 * Make sure that all scientific species names are in italic and spelled properly (at least in one instance there is a typo).
 * Add at least 4 more sources (your current ones are leading to generic sites but not a source or are already in the current article):
 * In general: https://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Echinostrephus-aciculatus.html
 * In general: https://www.marinelifephotography.com/marine/echinoderms/urchins/echinostrephus-aciculatus.htm
 * http://www.underwaterkwaj.com/uw-misc/urchin/Echinostrephus-aciculatus.htm
 * For distribution: https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/nauplius/media/copepedia/taxa/T4119191/
 * In general: page from John P. Hoover, Hawaii's sea creatures (sent you pics via email; use the ISBN number to make an automatic reference when using the Wikipedia "cite function)

Echinostrephus aciculatus

Echinostrephus aciculatus is a species of sea urchin belonging to the family Echinometridae first documented by Alexander Emmanuel Rodolphe Agassiz in 1863.

These are regular urchins of canonical form, with the test mostly spherical, bearing a pentaradial symmetry from the mouth at the center of the oral face to the anus on the aboral face. Spines are thin, pointy and of average length.

The test measures from 2 to 4 centimeters (0.79 to 1.57 in) in diameter, and the color of the spines is very variable: they are often brown-purple, but can be shades of purple, brown, black, grey or off-white. Those on the oral face can also have a cream color with brown-purple rings, although they are rarely visible. The test ranges from black to light brown, with the bottom of the spines showing often highly contrasting rings. The apical disk is dark and lacking spines, forming a highly visible disk at the apex of the test.

Lead Section: Enchinostrephus aciculatus is a species of marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Echinodermata.

Description : (Anatomy & Morphology):

Echinostrephus aciculatus is characterized by its cylindrical body with long, slender spines that give it a pencil-like apperance. The spines are ofter a reddish-brown color and can grow to several inches in length. This species typically has a diameter of about 2-3 inches and is adapted for life in rocky reef environments.

Distribution & Habitat:

This species is primarily found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Southern California to Mexico. Echinostrephus aciculatus inhabits rocky and kelp forest habitats, where it can be found at varying depths, typically between 10 to 100 feet.

Human Use & Cultural Significance:

Echinostrephus aciculatus does not hold significant commercial or cultural significance. However, it plays a role in the marine ecosystem, contributing to the diversity and balance of its habitat.

References:


 * 1) integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/
 * 2) World Register of Marine Species ; http://www.marinespecies.org
 * 3) Encyclopedia of Life; http://eol.org
 * 4) National center for Biotechnology Information ; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 * 5) Aquino, P. P. (2015). "Echinostrephus aciculatus: A Study of Coastal Distribution Patterns". Journal of Marine Biology, 28(2), 112-119.