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Spatangus purpureus (aboral)
Spatangus purpureus (aboral)
Description Aboral side: The colour of the live animal is deep purple (hence the name!). This specimen was heavily infested by a gregarious snail.
Test length 67 mm; Shetland Is.
ZMH Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 215.44 kB - 945 x 1 085 pixels added on 2005-02-231 148 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Schultz, Heinke
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