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Collector Urchin

Tripneustes gratilla

Photo by Eric Noora
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Debris tend to cling or collect on them hence the name.

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Collector urchin

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Moara
Pretty sure it's Tripneustes. The coloration and coarseness of the spines don't look quite right for the Globe Urchin. http://www.nevillecoleman.com.au/underwater-marine-life-id-books-/marine-life-id-books.aspx?node=2883

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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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