Bushy Sea Cucumber [Gerongia ramosa]

Description
The Bushy Sea Cucumber, scientifically known as Gerongia ramosa, is a species of sea cucumber that is found in the marine waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its bushy appearance due to the presence of numerous branching tentacles. The color of this sea cucumber varies from brown to a pale shade of purple. It is a nocturnal species that feeds on detritus and small organisms. It lives in shallow waters, often hiding under rocks or in crevices during the day.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
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Order |
Box jellyfishes
Carybdeida
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Family |
Alatinidae
Alatinidae
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Genus |
Gerongia
Gerongia
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