Atlantic purple sea urchin
A species of Paracentrotus Scientific name : Paracentrotus lividus Genus : Paracentrotus
Atlantic purple sea urchin, A species of Paracentrotus
Botanical name: Paracentrotus lividus
Genus: Paracentrotus
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Description
The unmistakeable atlantic purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) is not as dangerous to hold as it looks. Despite its name, individuals need not be purple and may be found in shades of brown, green or olive. It is considered an expensive delicacy across Southern Europe.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea urchins Order
Camarodonta Family
Parechinidae Genus
Paracentrotus Species
Atlantic purple sea urchin