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Strongylocentrotus franciscanus (Agassiz, 1863)

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Photo: Channel Islands NMS .
Printing resolution: 300 DPI.
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Legend: Red Urchin - This urchin, the red urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) is the largest species of urchin, growing up to 7 inches in diameter and can survive for up to 20 years. Red urchins are grazers whose appetite for kelp play a significant role in the overall ecology of kelp forest and reef communities.

Removed watermark read: Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

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