9 Sea Urchin Facts

Facts about Sea Urchin Adaptation & Safety Measures

Sea urchins react instantly when a foreign body comes in contact with their shell. Their response involves all the spines being pointed in the direction of the region receiving the sensation of touch.

They possess strong sensitivity to light. Sea urchins adjust the direction of their spines in response to shadows in order to be prepared to fight against predators.

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