Lovenia cordiformis is a sea urchin in the family Loveniidae. It is found on the sandy sea floor in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Heart Urchin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Echinoidea
- Order
- Spatangoida
- Family
- Loveniidae
- Genus
- Lovenia
- Species
- Lovenia cordiformis
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