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Diadema antillarum |
Distribution |
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Long-spined urchin |
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Karibik-Diademseeigel |
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Caribische Diadema-zee-egel |
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Oursin diadème |
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Erizo negro |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters.
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary The animal retracts or curls up if it is disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 30 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
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