Echinus Esculentus Collection

Sea urchins: diadema urchin, Echinothrix diadema 1, 2, Metalia spatagus, Echinus spatagus 3, pencil urchin
FLO4652417 Sea urchins: diadema urchin, Echinothrix diadema 1, 2, Metalia spatagus, Echinus spatagus 3, pencil urchin, Cidaris species 5, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 6

Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin
FLO4652389 Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 1, Metalia spatagus with brown spines 6

Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3
FLO4652381 Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3, and other varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Sea urchins including edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus, artichoke urchin, Echinus atratus, Breynia australasiae
FLO4684885 Sea urchins including edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus, artichoke urchin, Echinus atratus, Breynia australasiae, etc

Mouth of Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Common Sea urchin shells (Echinus esculentus)Cornwall, UK

Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) close up to show hydraulic tube feet. Channel Islands, UK, June

Common Urchin (Echinus esculentus) Sark, Channel Islands, UK

European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, Echinus esculentus Echino commestibile
6337578 European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, Echinus esculentus Echino commestibile by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin)

Aggregation of Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) beneath Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Pair of Spot gobies (Gobiusculus flavescens) nesting in a old Common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) shell, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

RF - Herbivorous common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) grazes in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Colourful soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) mass beneath a kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea)

Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians: 1) Sea cucumber (Pentacta frondosa), 2) European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus), 3) Phyllacanthus imperialis, 4) Common Sea Star (Asterias rubens)

Edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) on Kelp, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Echinus esculentus

Sea Urchin Spines, SEM
Common Sea Urchin Spines, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Common Sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) are marine echinoderms, relatives of the starfish

Discarded edible sea urchin. Discarded empty shell, or test, of an edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus). A seagull has dropped the sea urchin on a rock and then eaten its soft innards

Sea urchin spine, transverse section
Sea urchin spine. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a spine from the edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus)

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The Echinus esculentus, commonly known as the Common Sea Urchin, is a fascinating creature found in various locations across the British Channel Islands and Cornwall, UK. With its unique appearance and intriguing behavior, this species never fails to capture attention. One can spot the mouth of the Common Sea Urchin in Guillaumesse, Sark, where it showcases its intricate design. The shells of these sea urchins are also abundant along the shores of Cornwall, serving as a testament to their presence in the region. Venturing further into Sark's Channel Islands reveals more sightings of this remarkable creature. Known for being edible and often referred to as European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin (Echino commestibile), it plays an important role in marine ecosystems. Underneath Cuvie kelp lies an aggregation of Common Sea Urchins - a sight that highlights their social nature and preference for specific habitats. These creatures even provide shelter for other marine life such as Spot gobies nesting within old sea urchins. A herbivorous Common Sea Urchin can be observed grazing on kelp while showcasing its vibrant colors amidst Dead mans fingers soft corals. This interaction between different organisms creates a harmonious underwater ecosystem. Interestingly enough, depictions of Echinoderms like jellyfish and cnidarians have been captured through hand-colored lithographs dating back to 1880. This serves as evidence that these captivating creatures have fascinated humans for centuries. For those fortunate enough to get up close with these enchanting beings, one can witness their hydraulic tube feet up close - revealing yet another aspect of their complex anatomy. In Saltstraumen, Bod Norway during October 2008, an Edible Sea Urchin was spotted clinging onto Kelp - showcasing its adaptability across different regions. Lastly, it is not uncommon to find a Common Hermit Crab crawling atop a Common Sea Urchin, showcasing the interconnectivity of marine life.