A test by lil_sizzler
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Description
This fragile skeleton, also known as a test, was once alive. A close relative of the sea urchin; live sand dollars have marooned color shells covered in tiny movable spines.
I've never found an intact sand dollar except in shell stores on the beach. By the time these wash up on land most are broken by waves and left in pieces sometimes no bigger than grains of sand.
Photo taken last month on Pensacola beach. An over looked photo that Marshall rescued and finished for me.
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Comments (6)
West_coaster07
Very good capture!!! Sand dollars are one thing the beaches of Vancouver Island do have....
beachzz
Just beautiful, looks like it's covered with tiny diamonds!!
MrsRatbag
Wow, excellent capture!
nongo
Also the beaches of Whidbey Island, we have these in tact here!!! It's fun to find them! very small ones too!!! very cool macro!!!!
durleybeachbum
Most interesting!
MrsLubner
When I lived in Galveston, I found whole ones - not often but every few weeks. It is a real prize when that happens and good luck is on your shoulder until it accidently breaks... :-) This is a stellar shot of the wonderful details.