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Old 11/28/2007, 09:54 AM
KErickson978 KErickson978 is offline
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I.D anyone?

This little urchin came in as a hitchiker and found its way down the drain and into the refugium.. i have no clue what kind it is though. its about the size of a quarter. any ideas?
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Old 11/28/2007, 10:00 AM
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Kind of looks like a pencil urchin but it has alot more spines.
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Old 11/28/2007, 10:08 AM
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They're typically called Rock Boring Urchins
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Old 11/28/2007, 10:18 PM
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A rock boring urchin? ooh that sounds interesting... time to go look this up and learn something new =)
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Old 11/29/2007, 09:58 AM
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Whatever you do...DO NOT TOUCH! I had three layers of latex gloves on and still got nailed! Then stupid me ripped the gloves off therefore breaking the spines off in my finger! lol
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Old 11/29/2007, 10:39 AM
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I don't think those ones sting, just don't squeeze it
 

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