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The Long spine goodnight (sharper than I look)

The Long spine goodnight (sharper than I look) You don't want to step into me as I will protect myself. Did you know fish like the endangered species Banggai Cardinal have discovered I also protect their eggs? The male fish carry their eggs into their mouths for 4 weeks. Then, when they grow bigger, they spit them between my spines. Thus helping my friends to survive. Even without hard labor. Diadema antillarum,Geotagged,Long-spined Sea Urchin,United Kingdom

You don't want to step into me as I will protect myself.
Did you know fish like the endangered species Banggai Cardinal have discovered I also protect their eggs?
The male fish carry their eggs into their mouths for 4 weeks. Then, when they grow bigger, they spit them between my spines. Thus helping my friends to survive. Even without hard labor.

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    fchristant Posted 8 months ago
    Fantastic creature and capture, Ludo. I remember snorkling in Malaysia where some of these were at the sea floor, rising their spines several meters upwards.
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      Ludo Sak Posted 8 months ago
      Hi F!
      Several meters, wow, that must have been a sight! Truly long spines. This one was still little with spikes only reaching to about 30cm. Still a thing to evade:) Thx for the promotion!
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