Thick-Spined Sea Cucumber [Periphragella hilgendorfi]
Description
The Thick-Spined Sea Cucumber, or Periphragella hilgendorfi, is another species in the Synallactidae family. This species is distinguished by its thick spines, which are used as a defense mechanism against predators. The Thick-Spined Sea Cucumber is found in the waters of the western Pacific Ocean, particularly near Japan and Russia. It is a benthic organism that lives on the ocean floor and feeds on organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
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| Genus |
Periphragella
Periphragella
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