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The purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) often forms a symbiotic relationship with various species of algae, particularly kelp. These sea urchins graze on kelp and other algae, which helps control algal growth and maintains the health of marine ecosystems. In return, the presence of healthy kelp forests provides habitat and food sources for many marine organisms, creating a balanced ecosystem. This relationship is crucial for the ecological stability of coastal environments.
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What symbiotic relationship does a sea urchin have?
The symbiotic relationship is commensalism because the tiny fish gets a place to hide while the sea urchin is unaffected.
Is the purple sea urchin a vertebrae?
no
What are the predators of kelp?
the purple sea urchin
Is the purple sea urchin an invertebrae?
of course it is! look up sea urchin in the da dictionary!!!
What is the domain of a purple sea urchin?
A salt-water body. Like a SEA or ocean. It says in the name SEA urchin.
What is the weight of a purple sea urchin?
150 pounds and counting
Is the purple sea urchin a predator of humans?
No, not even remotely.
Do purple sea urchins have an exoskeleton?
They do, which keeps the sea urchin strong and not brittle.
What do purple sea urchins eat?
The Purple Sea Urchin's diet consists of plants, animal matter, including algae, dead fish, sponges, decaying matter, mussels, barnacles, and kelp. The Purple Sea Urchin is the prey of crabs, sunflowers stars, snails, most birds, fish, sea otters, and humans. The Purple Sea Urchin is actually a delicacy in some countries.
Does a sea otter have a symbiotic relationship with any other organisms?
Yes, sea otters have a mutualistic relationship with kelp. Sea otters control sea urchin populations by feeding on them, preventing overgrazing on kelp forests. In return, kelp provides a habitat for sea otters and helps stabilize the marine ecosystem.
Where do the purple sea urchin migrate?
the migrate to the very bottom of the ocean way back in the deep feet
What colors can sea urchins be?
the colors a sea urchin could be is black olive brown purple blue and red
