Thelenota ananas [Thelenota ananas]
Description
Commonly called the “pineapple” sea cucumber, it stands out with a bumpy, knobby surface and a bold, textured appearance. Divers may spot it resting on rocky or reef slopes, where it slowly grazes and can inflate slightly when disturbed.
Where To See Thelenota ananas
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Cucumbers
Holothuroidea
|
| Order |
Synallactid Sea Cucumbers
Synallactida
|
| Family |
Stichopodid Sea Stars
Stichopodidae
|
| Genus |
Thelenota
Thelenota
|
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