Phormosoma bursarium is a species of sea urchin in the order Echinothurioida, which is found at depths between 170 metre to 2340 metre.
The species was first described in 1881 by Alexander Agassiz.Agassiz, A. (1881). Report on the Echinoidea dredged by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–76. Zoology. 3 (part 9): 1-321, pl. 1-66.
Distribution In Australia it is found in waters off Batemans Bay, NSW, and off Port Hedland, WA. It is a benthic species, found in both temperate and tropical waters.
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External links Phormosoma bursarium: Images & occurrence data from GBIF