white sand dollar
When found on the beach, Sand Dollars are dead. They are bleached white, and the cilia are no longer visible.
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When found on the beach, Sand Dollars are dead. They are bleached white, and the cilia are no longer visible.
The cilia that help the sand dollar move are visible in this photo.
Sand dollars are very popular among sea shell collectors.
Trawling to collect live sand dollars is illegal in most areas.
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