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Urchins AR.
There are more than 200 sea urchin species and they are still being discovered today.
These creatures are an important part of the ecosystem of the ocean and unfortunately, some urchin species are facing new threats every day.
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Red Sea Urchin is the largest of the species.
In the general sea urchin developed into about 1.18 inches (3 cm) to 3.93 inches (10 cm).
Red Sea Urchin is the largest species and it will reach adulthood when reaching 1.96 inches (5 cm) diameter.
After that, it will continue to grow until it reaches about 3.93 inches (10 cm), while most other sea urchins will stop developing about 1.96 inches (5 cm).
Red Sea Urchin can be found in North Pacific, remote north as Alaska, in the south like Baja, California.
They have bones in no in their bodies.
Unlike people they do not rely on bone structure to support their bodies.
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The hard shell is made of calcium carbonate similar to starfish and sand dollars and is their main protective form.
Structure includes small plate segments surrounding porcupines;
As well as "testing", they have spikes to help them protect themselves from predators.
Urchin flower is the most dangerous in the world.
Toxopneustes Pileolus, the most known when Urchin flower is the most dangerous in all.
According to the description in the Guinness record book, Urchin flower contains deadly venom, can kill a human being.
Its venom contains two toxic factors;
Other factors are peditoxin can cause anaphylactic shock
When a person or animal enters, touch or comb over Urchin flowers, its "flower" will break or crash into the hunting skin.
This means that venom can then enter the blood.
Although they are a threat, with full treatment, you will survive a injection.
Urchin flowers are most popular in the Indo-West Pacific region.
Maybe some fish species to build an immunity for Urchin venom.
Clown fish is one of the only species deliberately trying to build me
Clown fish will jump around the porcupine, lightly stick to the spikes.
This means they are exposed to a small amount of venom, but not enough to kill them.
After repeating this a few times they become immune to venom.
You can wonder why they choose to do this and the reason is that they can eat parasite living on urchin flowers.
This relationship is beneficial for both creatures because clown fish suffer from food and urchin flower removed parasites.
Porcupine makes a delicious snack, not only for animals but also people.
Not only with parasite species came out of the porcupine, but also the whole animal to eat!
The sea urchin has a lot of surprising hunters with their spikes and sometimes venom.
Sea otter is one of their largest predators;
Some of the most popular predators are crabs, large fish, eels and even birds.
Hedgehog also has a human threat, urchin and especially their goods (eggs) are considered a delicacous dish in many places.
This threat has caused a large decline in the population and has made some sea urchins threatened due to excessive levels.
A sea urchin has been discovered
In 2006, Dr. Simon Coppard marine biologist caught a porcupine for sale on eBay that he had never seen before.
He was aware of the existence of the species since 2004, when a group of budding collectors discussed online, seeing the bright hedgehogs.
Coppard has worked with London's natural history museum in a confirmation and naming of new species.
He was able to confirm the image uploaded on eBay that this species did not identify, turn it into a new discovery of sea urchin.
After he was discovered, he was approaching naming new species.
It was given the scientific name Coelopleurus Exquitus also known as subtle urchin.
This name was given because of its natural beauty and its daring colorful pattern.
Sea urchins have only 5 teeth!
Sea urchins are slash and only 5 teeth, held together in the middle of the body.
Each teeth have their own functions to keep it in the right place;
Teeth are made of calcium carbonate and they also have the same structure as their tongue with them bring them a mouth like mine.
Porcupines mainly eat algae found on rocks or corals, as well as any debris or material decomposition from fish or marine life.
Hedgehogs have hundreds of tiny legs.
Sea urchins have 5 small feet rows called pedicellariae.
These small rows are between spikes.
Each feet are a small shape like a shape that allows forks on the surface to pull themselves.
The suckers are also useful to help catch food and attach themselves to the ocean floor.
Sea urchins can live up to 200 years in nature.
The oldest living species found as Red Sea Urchin is dated about 200 years old.
In captivity, their lifespan is reduced to about 30 years, while in nature is usually over 30 years.
It is possible that the species have been able to live longer in the past but due to the changing conditions of the ocean, it has become more difficult for hedgehogs to survive.
The sea urchin will continue to be an important element of the ocean and form a diet of a large proportion
With fishing from people and excessive pollution of the oceans, we are bringing these important species in danger.
Over time their habitat is being destroyed and some urchin species have been listed as endangered.
With your help to reduce pollution, we can see an increase in this attractive ocean creature.
