Echinoderms from Cabo de la Vela (La Guajira, Colombia) in the reference collection of the El Bosque University

Abstract

The echinoderms present in the reference collection of the Museum of Sciences University El Bosque were collected during various field trips by students of Biology program at Cabo de la Vela between 2005 and 2010. The specimens were reviewed and identified using different keys and taxonomic guides and confirmed by specialists. A total of 107 specimens, distributed in 9 orders, 11 families 12 genus and 17 species was obtained.

Keywords

• Clase Asteroidea
• Clase Echinoidea
• Clase Holothuroidea
• Clase Ophiuroidea
• Museo de Ciencias