Grey Sea Cucumber [Walteria grayi]
Description
The Grey Sea Cucumber or Walteria grayi is a species of sea cucumber that is found in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. It is characterized by its grey to brown body color and its cylindrical shape. This species is a detritivore, feeding on organic material found on the ocean floor. It has a unique defense mechanism wherein it can expel its internal organs when threatened and later regenerate them. Its preferred habitat is the benthic zone or the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Walteria
Walteria
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