Diadematidae


The Diadematidae are a family of sea urchins. Their tests are either rigid or flexible and their spines are long and hollow.Astropyga Gray, 1825

Senses

Like other sea urchins diadematids are sensitive to touch, light, and chemicals; additionally they do have eyes which is in contrast to other sea urchins. Because of this they can follow a threat with their spines.