The Spineless Urchin!
The one word that probably comes to your mind when you hear urchin is...spines.
So, chances are you will be surprised to know that not all urchins are created equal.. Just check out this little fella I only heard about today:
Meet Colobocentrotus atratus, the spineless urchin 😄
The species occurs primarily in the wave-swept intertidal zones of the Hawaiian Islands and parts of the Indo-Pacific.
Commonly known as helmet urchin or shingle urchin, it's a really unique species that has decided to forgo spines, the one trait urchins are best known for.
Technically though, it does have spines, they are just not spiky like most other urchins.
Instead, they are flattened and form a smooth mosaic like surface around the body, which in combination with their strong adhesion provided by their tube feed makes them resilient against the strong waves that hit the shorelines they inhabit. Research has shown that they are three times more wave resistant than other urchins species.
Dunno about you but I really like their un-urchin like look. They look like a bizarre yet beautiful gem stone straight out of the ocean:
And here's a video showing them in action:
And another one:
Just hit helmet urchin on Google if you'd like to see more images and videos. The species is somewhat common in Hawaii do unlike other bizarre creatures I have shared there's plenty of multipedia for this species!
And as always, here's a link to Wikipedia if you'd like to learn more on the species!
Ok friends, this is it for today! See you soon with more crazy wonders of mother nature 😁
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Those are pretty damn cool! They are a really pretty purple color, never made to Hawaii so I hadn't seen them before. Awesome find!
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Looks like a turtle shell.
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A weird one 😂
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Spineless like you…..🤣🤣🤣
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"Wow, I never imagined a sea urchin could exist without the sharp spines we’re used to! Colobocentrotus atratus really looks strange and unique—like a gemstone from the depths of the ocean! Nature never stops amazing us with its creativity. Thanks for the cool info and awesome pictures, I’ll definitely look up more about this fascinating species!"
It looks more like a polished stone than an animal haha. I loved how it looks, it has something hypnotic about it. Tremendous tip, one never ceases to be amazed by what's in the ocean.
What a fascinating creature, the Colobocentrotus atratus! Its marine gem-like appearance and unique adaptation to intertidal zones make it stand out among echinoderms. Have you considered exploring other marine species with unusual adaptations? Because this one is incredible!
I used to think all urchins were spiky no matter what, but this little guy totally proved me wrong 😂! Kinda makes me want to visit Hawaii just to see one up close. Nature is wild, and I love it!
Their smooth, flat shape and ability to withstand the waves of the sea make them look like superheroes of the ocean.
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They look cool tough! Seems some gem stuff, not a creepy creature
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It seems weird to think of it as an urchin, but I guess anything could happen. Do they taste good?
It looks a bit scaly..
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