"Not a Snack—It’s a Sea Urchin!"

"Not a Snack—It’s a Sea Urchin!" 𖦹 Sea Urchin FunFacts! 𓇼 No Eyes, Still Sees! Sea urchins don’t have eyes, but they can still detect light using tiny light-sensitive cells all over their bodies. 𓇼 Teeth That Never Stop Growing – Sea urchins have five strong teeth in a structure called Aristotle’s lantern, and their teeth keep growing throughout their lives. 𓇼 Spiny Armor – Their spines aren’t just for defense; some sea urchins use them to move, dig into rocks, or even pass food to their mouths! 𓇼 Walking on Tube Feet – Sea urchins have hundreds of tiny tube feet with suction tips that help them walk, breathe, and grab things. 𓇼 Old and Ancient – Sea urchins have been around for over 450 million years, way before the dinosaurs. 𓇼 Some Can Glow – Certain deep-sea urchins exhibit bioluminescence—glowing in the dark to confuse predators. 𓇼No Brain, No Problem – Sea urchins don’t have a brain, but their nerve ring coordinates all their movements just fine. Bonus Fact – 𓇼 Giant of the Urchins! The red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) is one of the largest sea urchins in the world, growing up to 7 inches (18 cm) wide with spines reaching 3 inches long! It’s commonly found along the Pacific coast of North America, especially from Alaska to California. Like and subscribe for more brain fuel discoveries! 📷📹 Credits Videos by Kindel Media from Pexels Video by Mohammadreza Dehghanpour from Pexels Video by Taryn Elliott from Pexels Video by Jack Drafahl from Pixabay Photo by Coral Grandbois from Pexels Image by Yam from Pixabay