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Cidaris cidaris |
Distribution |
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Crany cidaris |
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Grauer Lazenseeigel |
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Oursin porte-lance |
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Tabaquera |
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Riccio matita |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 40 and 2000 Meters.
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.Diet : Sponges - Rods - Algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
