Injured Urchin

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Just picked up this urchin, accidentally dripped it from about 5 inches into the acclimation bowl, and a couple of its spikes broke off. what will happen??

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Just picked up this urchin, accidentally dripped it from about 5 inches into the acclimation bowl, and a couple of its spikes broke off. what will happen??

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dropped it*** not dripped
 
As long as the body exoskeleton is intact, it should be fine. The quills can shed or break pretty easily depending on species, and they will grow back.
 

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