Sea urchins: From pest to plate

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 11:02 in Biology & Nature

The genital gland of a sea urchin, the so-called gonad, is found inside the urchin. This organ stores nutrients, and contains milt and roe during the spawning season in spring. The gonads are very popular in sushi dishes in especially Asia, but also in other parts of the world.

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