Biology:Actinopyga

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Short description: Genus of sea cucumbers

Actinopyga
Actinopyga echinites
Scientific classification e
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Echinodermata
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Holothuroidea
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Holothuriida
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Holothuriidae
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Actinopyga
Bronn, 1860[1]
Synonyms
  • Jaegeria Bell, 1887
  • Metis Gistel, 1848
  • Muelleria Jaeger, 1833

Actinopyga is a genus of sea cucumbers[1] found in coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions.

Species

This genus is distinctive thanks to its anal teeth (here Actinopyga caerulea). However, some Holothuria can have similar appendages.

There are 18 recognized species:[1]


References

Wikidata ☰ Q2490552 entry