Madagascar sea cucumber [Polylabris madagascariensis]
Description
This species of sea cucumber is endemic to Madagascar. It is typically found in shallow waters and is recognized by its elongated, tube-like body. The body color varies from brown to black, often with lighter patches or stripes. It feeds primarily on detritus and other organic matter on the seafloor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
|
| Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
|
| Genus |
Polylabris
Polylabris
|