hey guys
read this carefully, especially the biological names
Shedding new light on the humble sea cucumber
The detritus-feeding sea cucumber.
An example of a “cup” ossicle.
The strawberry sea cucumber.
A major study of New Zealand’s sea cucumbers that is nearing completion, and recent taxonomic work, are providing a fuller picture of the diversity of this remarkable group of creatures.
Literally in a class of their own (Class Holothuroidea or holothurians), sea cucumbers are the less charismatic worm-like cousins of sea-stars, sea-urchins, and sea-lilies.
There are five orders of holothurians; however, only one, the Aspidochirotida, is commonly known. This is partly because of their conspicuous nature, but also because this order is a popular food species and is sold in some parts of the world as a natural health supplement because of its alleged aphrodisiac properties. :hmm
In New Zealand there is only one well-known species – the aspidochirotid Stichopus mollis.
amazing. Pablo, i see why you enjoy NZ so much.
read this carefully, especially the biological names
Shedding new light on the humble sea cucumber
The detritus-feeding sea cucumber.
An example of a “cup” ossicle.
The strawberry sea cucumber.
A major study of New Zealand’s sea cucumbers that is nearing completion, and recent taxonomic work, are providing a fuller picture of the diversity of this remarkable group of creatures.
Literally in a class of their own (Class Holothuroidea or holothurians), sea cucumbers are the less charismatic worm-like cousins of sea-stars, sea-urchins, and sea-lilies.
There are five orders of holothurians; however, only one, the Aspidochirotida, is commonly known. This is partly because of their conspicuous nature, but also because this order is a popular food species and is sold in some parts of the world as a natural health supplement because of its alleged aphrodisiac properties. :hmm
In New Zealand there is only one well-known species – the aspidochirotid Stichopus mollis.
amazing. Pablo, i see why you enjoy NZ so much.