Diadema antillarum, also known as the lime urchin, black sea urchin, or the long-spined sea urchin, [2] is a species of sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. This sea urchin is characterized by its exceptionally long black spines. It is the most abundant and important herbivore on the coral reefs of the western Atlantic and Caribbean basin.

2024年4月16日 · The Black Sea Urchin lives in the shallow waters and rocky shores of the Mediterranean Sea and some parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its deep black hue and hemispherical form. Its black spines always maintain a sleek, erect appearance underwater. Black Sea Urchin offers the potential as an abundant, natural source of astaxanthin.

2006年3月30日 · The black sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus nudus) is a mass and commercial species. It owes its name to the almost black or dark purple color of the covers. It has rather long, about 3 cm, strong spines, which hinders its harvesting, storage and shipping.

The diadema urchin or blue-black urchin (Echinothrix diadema) is a species of tropical sea urchin, member of the Diadematidae family.

Diadema antillarum, also known as the lime urchin, black sea urchin or the long-spined sea urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the Family Diadematidae. This sea urchin is characterized by its exceptionally long black spines. It is the most abundant and important herbivore on the coral reefs of the western Atlantic and Caribbean basin.

Diadema antillarum, also known as the lime urchin, black sea urchin, or the long-spined sea urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. This sea urchin is characterized by its exceptionally long black spines. It is the most abundant and important herbivore on the coral reefs of the western Atlantic and Caribbean basin.

Black boring sea urchins are less round and more elliptical (oval) shaped. They have anywhere from 100-150 short, thick spines pointing outwards from their center. Like many urchin species, their spines are venomous. These urchins can be black, red, purple or green in color.

Arbacia lixula, the black sea urchin, is a species of sea urchin from Europe. It is a medium-sized sea urchin, characterized by its deep black color and its hemispherical shape. All of its spines are roughly the same size (no "secondary spines"), and worn erected (never dishevelled when in …

Black long-spined sea urchins are invertebrates in the family of echinoderms. They are related to sea stars, sea cucumbers, and sand dollars. They are easily identifiable by their black color and extremely long spines. They play a key role in coral reef ecosystems by controlling algae growth.

Expert facts, care advice, feeding tips and breeding information about the Black Long-Spined Sea Urchin (Diadema spp.) for marine aquarium enthusiasts.