Sea Urchins - Facts for Kids

A red sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) resting amongst rocks and seaweed in a marine environment.

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Facts About Sea Urchins For Kids

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Sea urchins belong to the scientific class Echinoidea, which comes from the Greek word “echinos” meaning “spiny” or “hedgehog”!

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