Echinometra+mathaei


 * Phyla:** Echinodermata


 * Class:** Echinoidea


 * Common Name:** Rock Boring Urchin
 * Scientific Name:** //Echinometra mathaei//


 * Location:** Found in the oceans surrounding Africa, The Gulf of Mexico, and the West Indian Ocean.


 * Size:** Can be at least 10 cm in size.


 * Habitat:** Live at a depth of 0 to 139 ft in the ocean, living in holes and under rocks.[[image:White_Tipped_Urchin_3.jpg width="306" height="260" caption="A different color morph of the Urchin."]]


 * Living Requirements:** Feeds on algea and small invertebrates.


 * Life Cycle:** Start out life as larva, which then mature into adults over time.


 * Differences between Males and Females:** Have no external differences, but have the normal internal differences.

- They are known as either the Mathae Urchin or the White Tipped Urchin. - They gained the name of the White Tipped Urchin due to having spines that are White. - They are associated with a species known as //Athanas indica//, due to them hiding behind the spines of the Urchin.
 * Interesting Facts:**


 * Human Impact on Organism:** There is no known impact on the organism due to Humans, but like other Urchins, if their environment is messed with, they would have a harder time trying to find food to eat.

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