{"product_id":"pincushion-green-1","title":"Pincushion, Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"101\"\u003eSpecies\/Animal:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Invertebrates) \u003cstrong data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"137\"\u003ePincushion, Green\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eSalmacis sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eThe Green Pincushion Urchin is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"224\" data-start=\"212\"\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is generally considered \u003cstrong data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"262\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"306\"\u003erounded pincushion-like body, vibrant green coloration, and dense covering of short, blunt spines\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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