Striped Sea Cucumber [Grubea maritima]
Description
The Striped Sea Cucumber, Grubea maritima, is a marine species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a cylindrical body with distinctive light and dark stripes. This species is found in a variety of habitats, from sandy bottoms to rocky reefs. It is omnivorous, feeding on both plant and animal material, and is known for its unique method of feeding by extending its tentacles into the water column to catch food particles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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| Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
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| Genus |
Grubea
Grubea
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