took me a while to find out what this is.

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by SAABtech, Oct 7, 2009.

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  1. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    That is pretty cool. Good job on getting the name I was so curious glad someone said something now I can stop googling it!
     
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    is it really a Sea Biscuit? lol AaaRr i was doing the same thing lol
     
  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I've got it...it's a sea biscuit! What do I win?! :)
     
  5. SAABtech

    SAABtech Flamingo Tongue

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    differant family class. sea biscuit is Clypeasteridae and i think this one is differant
     
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  6. SAABtech

    SAABtech Flamingo Tongue

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    hint hint..still is in the Echinoidea class....
    like i know what i am talking about. sorry guys i think im getting a little overzelous. because its late and im delerious
    will let you know what i know soon.
     
  7. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    LOL Well, that's the problem with common names. To me, if they're puffy, they're Sea Biscuits. If they are flat, they are Sand Dollars. To others they may be Heart Urchins or Sea Potatoes. I think it's Echinocardium cordatum.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
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  9. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    haha nailed that one right on the head...
     
  10. SAABtech

    SAABtech Flamingo Tongue

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    that is what i was told from the local shop that has another one in stock.
    (heart urchin) thanks to everyone for checking out and responding to the post.
    hope you all enjoyed the challange or at least learned a little (i sure did) i also think that the urchin is what caused this "smoke" see vid http://www.3reef.com/forums/id/my-sand-fire-73613.html
     
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