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Diadema setosum (colony, in situ)
Diadema setosum (colony, in situ)
Description Aggregated herd: On open bottoms these sea urchins are often seen in herds. The mass of spines is obviously a major discouragement to potential predators.
Philippines.
Author Rauch, H. & I. JPG file - 289.87 kB - 1 518 x 938 pixels added on 2005-02-23574 viewsWoRMS taxaDigital photo, entire species Diadema setosum (Leske, 1778)checked Kroh, Andreas 2021-02-24From reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Rauch, H. & I.
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