9 Sea Urchin Facts

Facts about Sea Urchin Diet

Being omnivores, sea urchins feed on tiny plants and animals found in the sea. Mostly, their diet comprises of algae and sea weed which is found at the surface of oceans. During the unavailability of their favorite food, several species of sea urchins turn to new food varieties which may include remains of dead animals, sponges, mussels, sea cucumbers and other tiny ocean creatures.

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