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Sea Urchin

Pseudoboletia maculata

Photo by jasmurdo
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Field Notes

Description:

Pincushion Urchin

Habitat:

Sarasota Bay. Pulled up in a net as part of a boat tour given by the Mote Aquarium.

Notes:

The 'pins' moved around in my hand in a rhythmic patter. Kind of relaxing once you get over the 'creep factor'.

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PublishedJune 16, 2011

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