This sea urchin is found buried under soft bottom sediments, where is feeds on small particles of detritus. Continue Reading
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Toxopneustes roseus
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
The body of this sea urchin is covered by pedicles (toxin-filled spines) that resemble small pink flowers. Continue Reading
Heliaster cumingii
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This sea star is a predator in rocky intertidal zones, where its main prey are barnacles.
Nidorellia armata
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This sea star is easily recognizable by its large black dorsal spines radially distributed Continue Reading
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