Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 02/17/08.

Giant Red Sea Urchin

Strongylocentrotus franciscanus

Echinoidea: Strongylocentrotidae

© Peter J. Bryant.

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Comparison with Purple Sea Urchin. Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 01/06/07

Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 07/14/06.