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Created 12/20/2022

Family Temnopleuridae

EAST INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Mespilia globulus

Central Phlippines

 

Indonesia

 

  
   

GLOBE URCHIN

Common on reefs & rubble at any depth.  Variable contrasting color of spines and test, spines are fine and close-set, decorates itself with anything available.  Attains diameter of 3 inches.  A popular aquarium species.  Maldives to Japan, Micronesia, and Vanuatu.