Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
Also known as green sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (O.F. Müller, 1776)
species of echinoderm
Species
green sea urchin
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumEchinodermata
- ClassEchinoidea
- OrderCamarodonta
- FamilyStrongylocentrotidae
Habitatmarine
Observations recorded39,696
How to Distinguish from Similar Species: Since juvenile S. purpuratus urchins may have pale green spines, S. droebachiensis may be mistaken for them. S. pallidus, a deep subtidal species, is a lighter green and its tube feet are as light or lighter than its spines.
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Echinoderms described in 1776Echinoderms of the Arctic OceanEchinoderms of the Atlantic OceanEchinoderms of the Pacific OceanInuit cuisineNatureServe secure speciesSeafood in Native American cuisineSea urchins as foodStrongylocentrotusTaxa named by Otto Friedrich MüllerTaxonbars with automatically added original combinations