Pearly apocuma [Apocuma pellucida]
Description
The Pearly apocuma is a species of sea cucumbers that belongs to the genus Apocuma. It is characterized by its pearly white color and small size, generally reaching about 10 cm in length. They are found in the deep sea, typically in the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its small size, this species plays a significant role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and breaking down detritus on the seafloor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
|
| Genus |
Apocuma
Apocuma
|