Sand Dollar Animal Pictures

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white sand dollar

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When found on the beach, Sand Dollars are dead. They are bleached white, and the cilia are no longer visible.

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The cilia that help the sand dollar move are visible in this photo.

sand dollar

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Sand dollars are very popular among sea shell collectors.

live sand dollar Alive sand dollar on hand at the beach

live sand dollar — © mrKrich/Shutterstock.com

Trawling to collect live sand dollars is illegal in most areas.