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sea urchin

  • A sea urchin has five teeth, each in its own jaw, arranged in a circle at the center of their bodies. (Steve Jurvetson, Wikimedia Commons)
    Sea Urchin Teeth
    Victoria Clare
    Sea urchins are small, furry, and sometimes colorful. They usually don't bite humans, but they do have really sharp teeth that researchers learned sharpen themselves.