Flower urchin [Toxopneustes pileolus]. Extremely venomous. The flower-like discs are called pedicallariae which are grasping organs equipped with th

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Flower urchin [Toxopneustes pileolus]. Extremely venomous. The flower-like discs are called pedicallariae which are grasping organs equipped with three jaws. If they are able to bite through the skin a venom is injected. The long feet attach debris for camouflage. Cebu, Malapascua Island, Philippines.

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Location: Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Philippines
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