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seagrass lagoon
 
Other sea cucumbers
Class Holothuroidea

Rare sea cucumbers: Some sea cucumbers are seldom seen.

Unknown sea cucumbers: Some sea cucumbers are commonly seen in the seagrass lagoon but are not well studied. So they are still unidentified.

8-10cm

12-15cm

Smooth moves: Smooth sea cucumbers feel smooth as they have tiny or no tube feet. These sea cucumbers are often found half buried in the sand and come in colours ranging from white, brown to purple. They have yet to be identified.

10-12cm

About 10cm

12-15cm
 

Paracaudina australis
quick facts
1-15cm, some are common, others are only sometimes seen in the coral rubble area.

Classification:
Class Holothuroidea
Phylum Echinodermata
 
See also ...
Echinoderms in general
Sea cucumbers in general
 

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