Pic of Urchin

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  1. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Urchin got one of his "feelers" (what is the correct name anyway?) stuck on something on the live rock. Maybe something is trying to eat it..? or maybe it is trying to eat something? I thought it was a cool photo either way.

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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    whoa thats an awesome urchin; like the green color a lot!
     
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    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Nice coloring! I call them spines
     
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  4. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    But I'm referring to the little transparent tentacle thing that is attached to the live rock, not the spike things...

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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Great shot.
     
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    Sco-tie Bristle Worm

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    nice urchin looks like it has its tongue stuck lol there clear string like feelers are called tube feet as they are echinoderms in the same family as sea stars
     
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  7. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    So, "tube foot" is the correct term? Interesting, Thanks!
     
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