G75b Taxidermy Curiosities oddities Nautical Real Sea Urchin Glass Dome Display

Description

G75b #5 This guy is beautiful!  He is displayed in a glass dome with a wood base and would be a great piece for any collection or nautical decor!  This display is approx. 4 1/2 x 3".
Species:  sputnik, pencil sea urchin
Phyllacanthus imperialis
Sea urchins are echinoderms, a phylum of marine animals shared with starfish, sand dollars and sea cucumbers. Echinoderms are recognizable because of their pentaradial symmetry (they have five rays of symmetry), which is easily observed on a starfish. This symmetry corresponds with a water vascular system used for locomotion, transportation of nutrients and waste, and respiration. Sea urchins have tubular feet called pedicellariae, which enable movement. In one genus of sea urchin ­— the flower sea urchin — some of the pedicellariae have evolved into toxic claws. In this species, the spines are short and harmless, but these toxic claws can inflict an envenomation.
Sea urchins feed on organic matter in the seabed. Their mouth is located on the base of their shell, and their anus is on the top. The color of sea urchins varies depending on the species­ — shades of black, red, brown, green, yellow and pink are common.
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When purchasing this item you are agreeing to the following: No claims for small broken parts such as detached spine/spikes, they cannot be guaranteed in shipping. They are easily fixable and you should be aware that you may have to fix (glue) a part when purchasing items like these.
These are natural specimens and can contain a flaw or two like a shorter spike or broken or missing spike.  We do our best to make sure they are close to perfect but a few might get by us although usually the flaw is minor and something that does not deflect from the beauty of the insect itself.
If there is a major problem I will take care of the matter.  See my feedback for confirmation.  I rarely have a problem but even with good packaging it is impossible for us to Guarantee that specimens will arrive totally intact although I have had very few problems to date.
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