Sea urchins are found in several varieties, where Edible sea urchins and Green sea urchins are the most common in Denmark. They live on the seabed close to the coast and are characterized by a round body from which spikes protrude in all directions. The spikes have different lengths and some sea urchins go on their spikes. Regular sea urchins are symmetrical with a well-developed dental apparatus. The sea urchin has orange / yellow and red genitals that are edible and considered a delicacy in some countries.
Did you know that:
In the old days, sea urchins were called “thunderstones” when they were thought to have been caused by lightning strikes. Later, petrified sea urchins were considered protection against lightning.
