Ridged Sea Cucumber [Kirkpatrickia auriculata]
Description
The Ridged Sea Cucumber is a bottom-dwelling marine species predominantly found in the tropical waters of the Western Indian Ocean. They are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical body with distinct longitudinal ridges and rows of tube feet. These sea cucumbers can grow up to 30 cm long. They are deposit feeders, consuming organic matter from the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Haplosclerida
Haplosclerida
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| Family |
Yellow sponges
Chalinidae
|
| Genus |
Kirkpatrickia
Kirkpatrickia
|