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Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

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The red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) is a sea urchin found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Baja California. It lives in shallow waters from the low-tide line to greater than 280 m (920 ft) deep, and is typically found on rocky shores sheltered from extreme wave action in areas where kelp is available. Description A sea urchin's spherical body is completely covered by sharp spines.

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 334,449Canada · 1,101Mexico · 25