Hairy Sea Cucumber [Grubea phuketensis]
Description
The Grubea phuketensis, commonly known as the Hairy Sea Cucumber, is a marine species found in the tropical Indian Ocean. It is characterized by its elongated body covered in hair-like spines. This species is benthic, meaning it inhabits the sea floor, typically in sandy or muddy substrates. Its diet primarily consists of detritus and other organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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| Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
|
| Genus |
Grubea
Grubea
|