Biology:Stichopus horrens
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Short description: Species of sea cucumber
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Holothuroidea |
| Order: | Synallactida |
| Family: | Stichopodidae |
| Genus: | Stichopus |
| Species: | S. horrens
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| Stichopus horrens | |
Stichopus horrens is a variable, grey to green/black sea cucumber from the Indo-Pacific. It is often variegated with dark patches. It is a medium-sized species (to 30 cm) with a smooth tegument but large and irregular papillae. The big tubercles and irregular body form give an "irregular, soft and almost repulsive" appearance . Spicules are tables and large "C" bodies (S. horrens spicules). S. horrens many be found on reefs, below rocks on flats.
References
- ↑ Conand, C.; Purcell, S.; Gamboa, R. (2013). "Stichopus horrens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T180488A1637056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T180488A1637056.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/180488/1637056. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Paulay, Gustav (2012). "Stichopus horrens Selenka, 1867". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=210914.
Wikidata ☰ Q1945979 entry
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