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Sphaerechinus granularis
Sphaerechinus granularis is a species of sea urchin in the family Toxopneustidae, commonly known as the purple sea urchin. Its range includes the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. This urchin was spotted washed-up in Kato Gatzea beach, Pagasitikos gulf Greece. Since it was still alive, it was rescued and returned in the sea water.
Spotted on Dec 16, 2015
Submitted on Jan 21, 2016
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