Brown Sea Cucumber [Botrucnidifer unicus]
Description
Botrucnidifer unicus, also known as the Brown Sea Cucumber, is another marine species found in the family Cucumariidae. This species is endemic to the Western Central Pacific, particularly in the Philippine region. It displays a dark brown color and a hard body texture. It is a benthic species, often found on sandy or muddy substrates, and feeds on organic matter present in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Tube-dwelling Anemones
Ceriantharia
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Botrucnidifer
Botrucnidifer
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