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sand dollar rug sand dollar Sand dollars are scientifically classified in the order Clypeasteroida, and there are many varieties and species in that classification. These flat, .Sand Dollars (people usually refer to the southern Keyhole Urchin as a Sand Dollar, too) are approximately 3inch, cookieshaped creatures which live near shore .What are sand dollars? Sand dollars are animals! Features: They got their name because they resemble a onedollar coin. Coat of spines: Instead of the .Photo courtesy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I am the western sand dollar, scientifically known as Dendraster excentricus. Contrary to popular belief, I am .Ohio boy vacationing with his family in Florida discovered what his family believes could be a new record for the world's largest sand dollar..Sand dollars are shaped like flattened Sea Urchins. They have tube feet and spines so small and closely packed that the living animal looks and feels like velvet..Taking live sand dollars home from a ...