Globular Sea Urchin
Mespilia globulus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
The globular sea urchin is a small reef dweller that decorates itself, gripping bits of shell, rubble and debris over its test as camouflage. It grazes detritus across coral rubble and seagrass, swallowing calcareous sediment as it feeds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Temnopleuridae › Mespilia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214476.
FAQ
- How deep does the Globular Sea Urchin live?
- The Globular Sea Urchin (Mespilia globulus) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Globular Sea Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Globular Sea Urchin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Globular Sea Urchin get?
- The Globular Sea Urchin grows to about 5 cm.