The Urchin Climber (Mespilia globulus) is a small marine (saltwater) in the Temnopleuridae family. It is also known as the Ball Urchin.

The Urchin Climber is spherical (ball-shaped) with broad bright blue stripes from top to bottom. In between the blue stripes are bands of short, thin spines called quills that are positioned close together. The quills are black or brown with white tips. 

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f&m | July 18, 2021 at 5:30 am | Tags: benthic, detrivore, herbivorous, marine, nocturnal, quills, saltwater, spines, urchin | Categories: Fish & Aquatic Life | URL: https://wp.me/p8KWmD-6Jh
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