Sea Urchin Wear Shells Like Hats So Aquarists Made Tiny Hats for Them To Wear Instead
Theyre often called the porcupines of the sea because of their long spines that deter hungry predators. BiologistMorgan Kesterrecentlysharedthis discovery on social media. She posted photos of the dapper-looking sea urchins wearing 3D-printed cowboy hats, top hats, and fedoras. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Brandon B/Shutterstock The sea urchins not only look stylish, but the hats also help to keep them safe. The extra coverage is also thought to protect sea urchins from predators and UV rays....