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Sea Urchin

Echinoidea

Description:

Urchins typically range in size from 6 to 12 cm (2.4 to 4.7 in), although the largest species can reach up to 36 cm (14 in). This cluster consisted of bright red and purple urchins.

Habitat:

Found in rock pools at Cape Point Nature Reserve.

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Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 28, 2012
Submitted on Nov 2, 2012

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