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How do sand dollars breathe?
Sand dollars breathe through a process known as diffusion, using their tube feet.
How rare are sand dollars and where can they typically be found?
Sand dollars are not very rare and can be found in sandy ocean floors around the world, particularly in shallow coastal waters.
Does a sand dollar have eyes?
Click on the link for a picture on a different website.
Where are sand dollars found?
I think mostly in the northern hemisphere.
Why are there so few sand dollars found on Maine beaches this year?
You are misidentifying the animals as sand dollars (Mellita), when in fact they are 6-holed sea urchins.
Can sand dollars be found in lakes?
No it would die immediately as they are salt water creatures.
What are the different types of sand dollars found in marine ecosystems?
There are several species of sand dollars found in marine ecosystems, including the common sand dollar (Echinarachnius parma) and the keyhole sand dollar (Mellita quinquiesperforata). These creatures are echinoderms that belong to the same family as sea urchins and starfish. Sand dollars are known for their flat, round bodies and distinctive five-part radial symmetry.
What beach has a large number of sand dollars?
Sand dollars are commonly found on many beaches around the world from the Carribean to New Zealand. However, they are often found in California too and many are reported to be found on the beaches near Fort Bragg.
Can sand dollars and starfish be found in South Carolina?
Yes they live on the coast.
What is key characteristic of sea urchins and sand dollars?
They both or found in the ocean
How did sand dollars get their name?
At first it was not known that the sand dollars are living things. People thought (myth) it was like a large coin and that it was the coin/dollar used by the sea mermaids. It was found on beach sands. hence the name sand dollars.
Do sand dollars live alone or in groups?
In the sea, the sand dollars are found in groups on a soft muddy or sandy sea bed.
