Holopneustes purpurascens explained

Holopneustes purpurascens is a species of sea urchin found in south eastern Australia. This species is sometimes found wrapped in kelp or sea grass. It is about the size of a golf ball when fully grown, with a distinct purple or lavender colour.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Holopneustes purpurascens . iNaturalist . 2024-05-05 . en.
2. Web site: Holopneustes purpurascens . Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group, Inc. . 2024-05-05 . en.
3. Kroh, Andreas. 2012. Holopneustes purpurascens (A. Agassiz, 1872) . 569179 . 2024-05-05 . en.
4. Web site: The sea urchins of Sydney . Australian Museum . 2024-05-05 . en.