Asthenosoma varium Grube, 1868

These large colorful creatures are well called Fire Urchins. It takes only the barest touch of the spines to cause quite intense pain. These were common on many rubble and muck sites.

They have a somewhat soft and almost rubbery test, which deflates to flat when the animal dies.

Juveniles

Created 1 April 2025

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