Pincushion Urchin Lies in Sea Grass in Florida Middle Grounds Reef, A

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

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Creation Date

8-12-1976

Abstract

A pincushion urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) lying in a bed of sea grass (Zostera). Site is the Florida Middle Grounds reef.

Alt Text

A sea urchin with thin red spikes covering its round body rests on a sandy ocean floor surrounded by tall, thin blades of seagrass. The lighting in the background is dim, possibly indicating the use of an artificial light source.

Keywords

Sea creatures, Observations, Fishes, Coral reef fishes, Coral reefs and islands

Extent

1 color photograph

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

6

Folder

Binder 18

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color photographs

Identifier

O19-02534

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Pincushion Urchin Lies in Sea Grass in Florida Middle Grounds Reef, A" (1976). Binder 18: Photographs and Images. Image 100.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden18_images/100