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The pea crab is a scavenger, a food source and an indicator of the health of the ocean. As the scavenger, eating what washes on shore, they have been known to imposex, change genitalia, based on the pollutants found in the ocean. They are also an important food source for fish, birds and other crabs.
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∙ 14y agoSea urchins are a hugely important algae eater, they control the growth of algae by eating a huge amount of it.
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Ho do sea urchins reproduce?
sea urchins can either reproduce sexually or asexually sea urchins can either reproduce sexually or asexually
What colors are sea urchins?
Sea urchins are purple, red, orange, yellow/orange, and a mix of red and purple.(Sea Urchins come in many shapes sizes and colors.)
Where do sea urchins live?
Sea urchins live in the sea, rock pools, kelp forests, and coral reefs
Do sea urchins die if they are not in the water?
While sea urchins are slow and non-aggressive, they do have spines for a reason. Some sea urchins possess venomous spines, sharp enough to pierce through a diving suit. This venom can cause muscle spasms, faintness, difficulty breathing and death.
What phylum do sea urchins belong?
Echinoderms.
Do sea urchins live in Connecticut?
No. Sea urchins live in the sea.
What does the process of fertilization in sea urchins produce?
More sea urchins.
Ho do sea urchins reproduce?
sea urchins can either reproduce sexually or asexually sea urchins can either reproduce sexually or asexually
What category do sea urchins fit into?
The classification of a Sea Urchin is Echinoidea
How many purple sea urchins are there?
there are excatly 3million purple sea urchins
How are sea urchins and kelp forests connected?
sea urchins eat kelp.
Are sea urchins predators?
No. Sea urchins are primary consumers and only eat sea weed, algae and kelp.
Where can sea urchins be found?
in the sea
Is sea urchins herbivorous?
Yes, sea urchins are herbivores because they mainly feed on algae.
What colors are sea urchins?
Sea urchins are purple, red, orange, yellow/orange, and a mix of red and purple.(Sea Urchins come in many shapes sizes and colors.)
Where can you find a sea urchins?
Sea urchins are found generally in the sea, however they can also be found in/on rock pools or areas near to the sea.
Are sea otters secondary or primary consumers?
Sea otters are secondary consumers. This because sea urchins are primary and sea otters eat sea urchins.
