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Name:
Common name:
imperial urchin, lance urchin, sputnik urchin
Synonym:
Cidarites imperialis, (Lamarck, 1816)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Cidaridae → Phyllacanthus → imperialis → Phyllacanthus imperialis → Lamarck, 1816
Protection status:
Location:
Indo-Pacific / Philippines
Size of the specimen:
Height: 16,5 cm
Diameter: 26 cm
Weight:
Nicely groomed lance sea urchin, Phyllacanthus imperialis. The nocturnal sea urchin hides in the reef structure between stones during the day. Sea urchins have inhabited the earth for about 480 million years. About 950 recent species from 12 different orders inhabit all areas of our oceans. Anyone who has attempted to prepare a sea urchin knows how difficult it is to keep the spines in this shape and symmetry.
Please note:
The storage and shipping of this object in plastic foil may lead to the development of a typical odor. Please keep the product unpackaged in a dry and well-ventilated place for a few days and the odor will be reduced during this period.
