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Close-up of a kina

Close-up of Evechinus chloroticus, New Zealand kina, spikes.

A close-up of the spikes of Evechinus chloroticus, the New Zealand kina. The sound the kina makes has been extensively studied at the Leigh Marine Laboratory.

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Rights: Brian Mayes
Published: 10 May 2011Size: 70.21 KB
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