What is another word for sand dollar?
Pronunciation: [sˈand dˈɒlə] (IPA) 
The term sand dollar is often used to describe the flattened, burrowing sea urchin species commonly found on sandy ocean floors. However, there are several synonyms for the word sand dollar, including sea cookie, snapper biscuit, sand cake, and cake urchin. Despite the various names, each of these synonyms refer to the same echinoderm species with its distinctive five-petaled flower-like pattern on the top shell. Sand dollars play a critical role in marine ecosystems as they serve as a food source for various predators and help to control sediment layers on the ocean floor. These creatures have become popular souvenirs for beachgoers and are often collected for their unique shape and color.
