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Meoma ventricosa |
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Red heart urchin |
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Roter Herzseeigel |
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Rode hartegel |
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Oursin de sable rouge |
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Erizo de corazón rojo |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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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 generally buried
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Hides in the sand.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 18 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
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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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