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Fire Urchin
Asthenosoma varium
The Fire Urchin is a strikingly colorful sea urchin known for its vivid red, orange, and purple hues, adorned with long, venomous spines and shorter, iridescent pedicellariae. Found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, it inhabits sandy or rubble areas of coral reefs and lagoon…
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- Despite their formidable defenses, Fire Urchins are sometimes preyed upon by specialized sea stars and triggerfish.
- Fire Urchins possess venomous spines that can cause intense pain in humans. They sometimes host commensal animals like shrimps and crabs among their spines for protection. Their bright coloration serves as a warning to potential predators.
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