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Created 11/3/2013

Family Clypeasteridae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Clypeaster rosaceus

Higg's Reef, Key West, 15 feet

INFLATED SEA BISCUIT

Exposed on sand flats and grass beds in shallow water.  Petals are raised in this species.  Attains 8 inches.  Florida to Brazil & the Gulf of Mexico.