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Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
This is the most common sea urchin along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. It normally grows to a diameter of about 4in. and can live for 70 years.
Intertidal and nearshore subtidal areas.
Spotted on Sep 15, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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