Smooth Sea Cucumber [Cistenides glabra]
Description
Unlike its relative, the Rough Sea Cucumber, the Smooth Sea Cucumber has a smooth and soft body. It is typically found in warmer waters and favors sandy or muddy habitats. This species is characterized by its tube-like body and the absence of visible spines. The Smooth Sea Cucumber is a filter feeder, using its tentacles to capture food particles from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Pectinariids
Pectinariidae
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| Genus |
Cistenides
Cistenides
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