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PLUTEUS TO URCHIN
	The pluteus larva grows over the period of 4-6 weeks, till it is big enough and developed enough to metamorphose. Metamorphosis itself takes place in only a few hours time. The "skeleton" of the pluteus becomes the spines of the new sea urchin. The gut transforms into the test [shell] of the sea urchin. Many thanks to Margaret and Greg for this contribution. If you use this animation, please give them credit.
Windows: Right click on animation and choose save to file Macintosh: Hold click on animation and choose save to file	© 2000 Margaret Pizer and Greg Wray, Duke University

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