Which animals are predators of the sea urchin?

Answer 1

They are usually sunflower stars, sea otters, some snails, some crabs, some birds and some fishes (including wolf eels).

Answer 2

Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but can also feed on a wide range of invertebrates such as mussels, sponges, brittle stars and crinoids. On the oral surface of the sea urchin is a centrally located mouth made up of five united calcium carbonate teeth or jaws, with a fleshy tongue-like structure within. The entire chewing organ is known as Aristotle's lantern, which name comes from Aristotle's accurate description in his History of Animals.

Answer 3

Sea urchins eat plants (kelp, barnacle,algae) and marine animals (decaying/dead fish, mussels).

Answer 4

crabs ,tuna , and penguins eat seahorses

Answer 5

Many different marine animals consume sea stars. These animals include sea turtles, snails, crabs, shrimp, otters, fish, and other sea stars.

Answer 6

Predators of sea urchins include otters, wolf eels, triggerfish, and sunflower seastars. These predators play a crucial role in controlling sea urchin populations within marine ecosystems.

Answer 7

parrot fish and wolf eels

Answer 8

sea otters eat sea urchins

Answer 9

Seals