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purple urchin

Alternative names: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, purple sea urchin

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The purple sea urchin is a species of echinoderms in the family Strongylocentrotidae. Native to Pacific Ocean, the animal's range extends from Mexico to Canada. As the name implies, it is recognizable by its deep purple color.

Often seen in Pacific Ocean