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Anthocidaris crassispina

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Anthocidaris crassispina is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinometridae, commonly found in the coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Native to regions including China and southern Japan, it is characterized by its dark purple or blackish spines. The species is extensively harvested and consumed as a culinary delicacy, particularly for its gonads, which are known as uni in Japanese cuisine.

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What is Anthocidaris crassispina?

Anthocidaris crassispina is a species of purple sea urchin first described by A. Agassiz in 1863. It is found in coastal waters of the western Pacific, particularly around China and southern Japan.

Is Anthocidaris crassispina edible?

Yes, Anthocidaris crassispina is valued as an edible species in both China and southern Japan. Its gonads, known as uni in Japanese cuisine, are consumed as a delicacy.

What color is Anthocidaris crassispina?

Anthocidaris crassispina is commonly known as the purple sea urchin due to its distinctive dark purple coloration. The spines and test (shell) are typically deep purple to nearly black.

Where does Anthocidaris crassispina live?

Anthocidaris crassispina inhabits coastal waters of the western Pacific, particularly in seas around China and southern Japan. It typically attaches to rocky substrates in relatively shallow intertidal and subtidal zones.

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