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Can you raise sea urchins in your salt water aquarium?
You can raise a sea urchin in a salt-water aquarium. There are no fresh water sea urchins so you would need a salt-water aquarium to properly care for the urchin.
Is sea urchins herbivorous?
Yes, sea urchins are herbivores because they mainly feed on algae.
Why might an overfishing of herring lead to an increase in populations of sea urchins?
An overfishing of herring can disrupt the food chain and remove a key predator of sea urchins. With fewer herring to feed on sea urchins, their populations can increase unchecked leading to ecosystem imbalance and potentially to overgrazing on kelp forests where sea urchins feed.
What does the sea urchins eat?
Sea urchins mainly eat algae and coral. However, they also are known to sometimes feed on decomposing matter such as dead fish.
How sea urchins are beneficial?
sea urchins are beneficial because they feed on dead organisms and help recycle materials. they control the growth of algae in coastal areas.
What eats brown algae in an aquarium?
In an aquarium, animals like snails, sea urchins, and certain fish species such as tangs and blennies are known to eat brown algae.
Do sea urchins do anything?
Yes they crawl on the sea bed Some cling to rocks I'm not sure what they feed on
Do sea urchins live in Connecticut?
No. Sea urchins live in the sea.
Can a sea star be a pet?
Absolutely not unless you have an aquarium and bacteria and other things for it to feed on, besides that's a lot of $ to buy an aquarium.
What eats a sea ergen?
Sea urchins are preyed upon by several marine animals, including starfish, certain fish species like triggerfish and pufferfish, and sea otters. These predators have adaptations that allow them to consume the spiny sea urchins despite their defensive spines. Additionally, some birds and crabs may also feed on sea urchins, particularly when they are young or in shallow waters.
Is a sea urchin a herbivor?
no
What does the process of fertilization in sea urchins produce?
More sea urchins.
