Stanford University
Stanford University: Sea Urchins
A good overview from Stanford University of the structure and function of sea urchins. A useful place to start in your study of echinoderms.
Stanford University
Sea Urchin Images
Free, downloadable images on a variety of topics related to urchin development, anatomy and physiology. Useful for teaching, worksheets and reports.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Sea Urchin Natural History
Stanford University offers an excellent review of the biology and ecology of sea urchins. After reading the text, try the reproduction/survival game!
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Echinoderm
Wikipedia provides detailed information on echinoderms, or a phylum of marine animals including star fish and sea urchins. Website includes image, chart of scientific classification, and many hyperlinked terms.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sea Urchin (Echinoidea)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the sea urchin. Discusses where they are found, the variety of species, physical characteristics, anatomy, diet, predators, locomotion, reproduction, and threats they face.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Sea Urchins
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of sea urchins.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Echinoderm Webpage
Resource provides a brief overview of echinoderms. Includes pictures and links for more information.
Curated OER
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This site briefly details many of the echinoderms found in the coral reefs of Hawaii.
Curated OER
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This site briefly details many of the echinoderms found in the coral reefs of Hawaii.
Curated OER
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This site briefly details many of the echinoderms found in the coral reefs of Hawaii.
Curated OER
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This site briefly details many of the echinoderms found in the coral reefs of Hawaii.