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Echinus esculentus, the European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, is a species of marine invertebrate in the Echinidae family. It is found in coastal areas of western Europe down to a depth of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). It is considered "Near threatened" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. See more
The species name esculentus means "edible". Sea urchin roe is used as food around the world, but esculentus is not among the … See more
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WEBEchinus is a genus of sea urchins. Sea urchins are echinoderms that are typically spherical or flattened with a covering of spine-like structures. Sea urchins tend to be important members of their ecosystems by grazing on …
Echinus esculentus Linnaeus, 1758 - World Register of Marine …
WEBAlso known as the common sea urchin, the edible sea urchin is large and round with short, strong spines. It is often a pinkish-purple colour but it can be red, green or yellow. It lives on the seabed down to depths of 40m …
Sea urchins: Strange and spiny wonders of the ocean
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Echinus esculentus, European edible sea urchin : fisheries