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Melon Sea Urchin

Echinus melo

Classification

Family
Echinidae

Echinus melo, melon sea urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinidae. Description This species grows up to 17 cm (7 in) in diameter. It is spherical or slightly cone-shaped, and the colour of the test is mainly pinkish, yellowish, or greenish-yellow, and banded with white and pale brown, giving it a segmented appearance.

Distribution

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France · 88Spain · 37Italy · 3