Sand dollar.

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Many people use the sand dollar found on beaches for jewellry and crafts. They are covered in spines when alive. This is a sand dollar skeletal. They are rather neat to find. No, I didn't make the pattern, they all have those.

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    ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
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  3. waretrop

    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    "break the center open, and here you will release the five white doves awaiting, to spread Good Will and Peace."

    That's my favorite part....

    I love these perfect animals.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I can see how they could be used in crafts as they'd make lovely pendants. Once they were all cleaned, painted up and strengthened they would look rather attractive.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    I had to search to see what a live one looked like. What an interesting being! Thanks for introducing me to these new lifeforms Kildale. How big it it?
     



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  6. Kildale

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    They are about 2 1/2 inches.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I've look and looked and looked and never found a whole one... just pieces.
    They seem so "magical" to me.
     
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    Frank, I did the same thing. :D

    They're gorgeous, stunning colors, and the patterning on them is just amazing!
     

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