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Toxopneustes pileolus, commonly known as the flower urchin, is a widespread and commonly encountered species of sea urchin from the Indo-West Pacific.It is considered highly dangerous, as it is capable of delivering extremely painful and medically significant stings when touched.
Toxopneustes is a genus of sea urchins from the tropical Indo-Pacific.It contains four species.They are known to possess medically significant venom to humans on their pedicellariae (tiny claw-like structures).
Toxopneustes roseus is similar in appearance to the more widespread flower urchin, Toxopneustes pileolus. It can be distinguished by having a rigid "shell" ( test ) that is a solid pink, red, or purple in color, in contrast to the variegated coloration of the test of Toxopneustes pileolus .
Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals.
Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
The flower urchin is a dangerous, potentially lethally venomous species. The spines, long and sharp in some species, protect the urchin from predators. Some tropical sea urchins like Diadematidae, Echinothuriidae and Toxopneustidae have venomous spines. Other creatures also make use of these defences; crabs, shrimps and other organisms shelter ...
Artificial Flowers. Price: $5.98. Many traditional holiday plans, including poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly, are poisonous to pets. Avoid the risk by buying artificial flowers, instead.
Flower urchins may refer to: Toxopneustes pileolus, a venomous species of sea urchin from the tropical Indo-West Pacific; Members of the genus Toxopneustes in general