"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.
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