Stichopodidae

Stichopodidae
Thelenota ananas
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroideaia
Order: Aspidochirotida
Family: Stichopodidae
Haeckel, 1896[1]
Genera

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The Stichopodidae are a family of sea cucumbers, part of the order Aspidochirotida.

Description and characteristics

Members of this family are mostly large or medium-sized holothuroids with a squarish cross-section, a flat ventral surface, and large, fleshy, cone-shaped projections. Their mouths are surrounded by 20 peltate tentacles. They are usually found on soft substrates such as sand or rubble.[2]

Genera

List of genera according to the World Register of Marine Species:


Species include

References

  1. Paulay, G.; Hansson, H. (2013). "Stichopodidae Haeckel, 1896". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
  2. L.R.G. Cannon & H. Silver. "Family Stichopodidae". North Australian Sea Cucumbers. Marine Species Identification Portal. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
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