A Day at the American Museum of Natural History: A Treasure Trove for Curiosity Seekers

A day at the American Museum of Natural History: A treasure trove for curiosity seekers

As the dedicated curator of Natural History Curiosities, my heart beats for the enigmatic and the extraordinary. Recently, I had the profound pleasure of spending a full day at the American Museum of Natural History in the bustling heart of New York City, surrounded by the very essence of what we strive to share with …

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What is the Difference between Sea Urchins and Sand Dollars

What is the Difference between Sea Urchins and Sand Dollars?

 Sand dollars and sea urchins both belong to the phylum Echinodermata, a group which contains other radially symmetrical animals such as starfish and sea cucumbers. Unlike starfish and sea cucumbers, sea urchins and sand dollars belong to the same class: Echinoidea. Members of this class are part of Echinodermata but have a few differences. The …

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