Publication · Mexico City, July 2026

Echinodermata

An illustrated publication on Mexico’s iconic echinoderms

This publication emerged from a stay at the National Echinoderm Collection “Dra. María Elena Caso Muñoz” at UNAM, under the guidance of Dr. Francisco Alonso Solís Marín. Through direct observation of specimens from the collection, it explores the classes of echinoderms, with an emphasis on iconic species from Mexico.

Created for those curious about art, science, or the sea, Echinodermata draws on the tradition of natural history illustration, rooted in the early connections between art and science, to open a window onto the enigmatic world of echinoderms, a world that remains largely invisible beyond specialized circles.

Text editing, publication design and illustrations by Enya Santamaría. Edition of 100 copies, set in Bauer Bodoni and printed on 100 gsm paper.

The publication

18 pages, in order

Cover, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 01CoverPage 1

Credits, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 02CreditsPage 2

Title page, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 03Title pagePage 3

Introduction, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 04IntroductionPage 4

Cladogram, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 05CladogramPage 5 · After Brusca, Moore & Shuster (2016)

National Echinoderm Collection “Dra. María Elena Caso Muñoz”, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 06National Echinoderm Collection “Dra. María Elena Caso Muñoz”Page 6

Davidaster rubiginosus, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 07Davidaster rubiginosusPage 7 · Watercolor · Crinoidea

Crinoid, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 08CrinoidPage 8 · Watercolor · Crinoidea

Oreaster reticulatus, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 09Oreaster reticulatusPage 9 · Watercolor · Asteroidea

Ophiocoma aethiops, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 10Ophiocoma aethiopsPage 10 · Watercolor · Ophiuroidea

Isostichopus fuscus, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 11Isostichopus fuscusPage 11 · Watercolor · Holothuroidea

Sea cucumber, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 12Sea cucumberPage 12 · Watercolor · Holothuroidea

Diadema mexicanum, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 13Diadema mexicanumPage 13 · Watercolor · Echinoidea

Sea urchin test, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 14Sea urchin testPage 14 · Watercolor · Echinoidea

Bibliography, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 15BibliographyPage 15

Colophon, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 16ColophonPage 16

Line drawings, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 17Line drawingsPage 17

Back cover, by Enya Santamaría — Fig. 18Back coverPage 18