Atlantic purple sea urchin
A species of Arbacia, Also known as Purple-brown urchin Scientific name : Arbacia punctulata Genus : Arbacia
Atlantic purple sea urchin, A species of Arbacia
Also known as:
Purple-brown urchin
Botanical name: Arbacia punctulata
Genus: Arbacia
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Description
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Description
The Atlantic purple sea urchin is a spherical, dark purple-spined sea urchin, with a nearly flat oral face. It can reach up to 8 cm in diameter, and is native to the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea urchins Order
Arbacioida Family
Arbaciidae Genus
Arbacia Species
Atlantic purple sea urchin 
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