Holothuria [Holothuria]
Description
Holothuria sea cucumbers are common on many dive sites, typically resting on sandy or muddy bottoms and emerging to feed. Divers may spot them as elongated, cucumber-shaped animals with subtle color and texture blending into the substrate. With a little patience, you can observe their slow crawling and feeding behavior, especially during evening dives.
Species
Holothuria atra
Holothuria atra
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Cucumbers
Holothuroidea
|
| Order |
Sea Cucumbers (Holothurians)
Holothuriida
|
| Family |
Sea Cucumbers
Holothuriidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1