Sculptured Eucopia [Eucopia sculpta]
Description
The Sculptured Eucopia is a species of sea cucumber found in the Indo-Pacific region. They inhabit sandy and muddy substrates, often partially burying themselves for camouflage. They are nocturnal, surfacing at night to feed on detritus. This species is distinguishable by its elongated, cylindrical body with a leathery skin covered in button-like tubercles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Lophogastrids
Lophogastridae
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| Genus |
Eucopia
Eucopia
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