Echinus esculentus, the European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, is a species of marine invertebrate in the Echinidae family. It is found in coastal areas of western Europe down to a depth of 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[3] It is considered "Near threatened" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[1]
^ abWorld Conservation Monitoring Centre (1996). "Echinus esculentus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T7011A12821364. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T7011A12821364.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
^Andreas Kroh & Hans Hansson (2011). A. Kroh & R. Mooi (eds.). "Echinus esculentus". World Echinoidea Database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
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