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Marine biology
Zoology
Biodiversity studies

Context:

The Mexican Caribbean is a biodiverse marine ecosystem.
Echinoderms are a significant component of marine fauna.
Museum collections are vital for taxonomic and biodiversity research.

Purpose:

To systematically list echinoderm species found in the Mexican Caribbean.
To document new geographic records for various echinoderm classes.
To assess the echinoderm biodiversity based on museum specimens.

Summary:

A comprehensive list of 178 echinoderm species across 22 orders.
Includes specimens from the Colección Nacional de Equinodermos and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Identifies 30 new records: 3 Crinoidea, 2 Asteroidea, 11 Ophiuroidea, 1 Echinoidea, and 13 Holothuroidea.

Impact:

Expands the known echinoderm diversity of the Mexican Caribbean.
Provides a baseline for future ecological and conservation studies.
Underscores the importance of museum collections in cataloging biodiversity.