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  • Sea Urchins (1954)
  • Short | 11 min | Documentary, Short
Sea Urchins (1954)
Short | 11 min | Documentary, Short
A complex creature. Regular underwater photography, magnified close-ups, and film through a microscope present sea urchins. We see their mouth and five teeth close and open. After injecting one with gelatin, the shell is removed and we see...See moreA complex creature. Regular underwater photography, magnified close-ups, and film through a microscope present sea urchins. We see their mouth and five teeth close and open. After injecting one with gelatin, the shell is removed and we see the muscle structure, digestive tube, and reproductive organs. Magnified stems reveal suction cups; stems lengthen and contract allowing the sea urchin to move. We see microscopic calcareous stems; at their ends are jaws with various uses. Cilia everywhere are in constant motion, stirring up water and debris. African music on the soundtrack suggests a shuffle dance. Written by See less
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Jean Painlevé | Geneviève Hamon (co-director)
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Updated Dec 31, 1954
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Apr 21, 2009 (United States)

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