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Green sea urchin

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

This urchin was about 5 cm wide. Green sea urchin spines provide protection although they are not venomous.

Habitat:

Spotted in a tide pool at Tongue Point.

Reference Links:

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis - Wikipedia

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Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.

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PublishedApril 28, 2019

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