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Family
Cidaridae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Prionocidaris
hawaiiensis
HAWAIIAN
THORNY URCHIN
Locally abundant from 250
to 700 feet. Long tapering spines with many small thorns arranged
in longitudinal rows, maroon to purple, new spines smooth & shiny. Overall diameter of 9 inches.
Endemic to Hawaii. |
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