ENGLISH CHANNEL SEA URCHINS
The English Channel Urchins, as well as other sea urchins belong to the class Enchinoidea. This is the same group of water based animals that include the sand dollars. These creatures do not have arms. They have movable spines that can swing in any direction.
These creatures have tube feet arranged in 5 pairs extending around the body. The feet are tipped with suckers that reach behond the spines.
Around the urchin's mouth are tube feet that can attach to its food. The tube feet draws the urchin's mouth to its food and feeds by gnawing with teeth called "Aristole's Lantern". This structure consists of 5 teeth.
Aristotle's Latern is not developed well in urchins. They primarily feed on plankton and organic particles trapped on mucus.
English Channel Urchins are found in the eastern Atlantic and along the eastern Pacific coast ranging from Alaska south to the tip of Baha California.
English Channel Urchins are sought by Orientals for the eggs. The urchin eggs are collected thru the bottom of the urchin. You will notice the bottom opening of the English Channel Urchin. This opening is often used to convert the carcass into a lamp (which we offer).
ENGLISH CHANNEL URCHINS SIZES AND PRICES
Please notice the English Channel urchins pictured directly above this text. The picture shows that the English Channel Urchin comes in varying colors, ranging from deep or bright orange to almost purple. We offer the urchins in assorted colors. However, we try to honor your request of a specific color if they are available. If you have a preference email us at ja1@mindspring.com
One English Channel Urchin 3 to 3 1/4 inches......$9.59
One English Channel Urchin 3 1/2 to 3 7/8 inches......$10.95
One English Channel Urchin 4 to 4 1/4 inches......$13.35
One English Channel Urchin 4 1/2 to 5 inches......$15.45
ALFONSO GREEN URCHINS SIZES AND PRICES, PICTURE IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS TEXT
Tne Alfonso Urchin is popular for its markings. It has a chalky design decorating a green background. It appears that the chalkiness is more pronounced in the more mature urchins, giving the look of being covered by powder.
The specimen we are offering are from the Indo-Pacific rim. This ranges from the Western Indian Ocean to the Sea of Japan and Northern Australian shores to the East.
One Green Alfonso urchin 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches......$1.75
GREEN DYED SEA URCHINS SIZES AND PRICES, PICTURE IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS TEXT
The shades of green vary. Some urchins are dark green, others lite green while others have a hint of pink mixed into the green.
- GREEN DYED URCHINS ARE GREAT FOR CRAFT PROJECTS
Two green dyed urchins 1 1/4 to 2 inches......$1.10
Two green dyed urchins 2 to 3 inches......$1.15
