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Sea potato ©Paul Naylor www.marinephoto.co.uk
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Sea potato shell ©Paul Naylor www.marinephoto.co.uk
Sea potato
Scientific name: Echinocardium cordatum
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using their tube feet!
Species information
Statistics
Diameter: 6-9cm Average Lifespan: 10-20 yearsConservation status
Common