[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]
Longspine Sea Urchin - Nava
(Diadema
antillarum)
Photo by Gerick Bergsma
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Indo-Pacific |
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It occurs in almost all marine habitats including rock, coral reefs, and seabeds. |
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Algae |
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Touching the spines of the longspine sea urchin can be very painful, because each spine releases toxic chemicals into the skin when it stings. |
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- Diadema Web Site - Moorea Biocode Database |
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