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Synallactidae
The Synallactidae are a family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ... of sea cucumbers, part of the order Synallactida. Genera * '' Allopatides'' Koehler & Vaney, 1905 * '' Amphigymnas'' Walsh, 1891 * '' Bathyplotes'' Östergren, 1896 * '' Capheira'' Ludwig, 1893 * '' Dendrothuria'' Koehler & Vaney, 1905 * '' Galatheathuria'' Hansen & Madsen, 1956 * '' Paelopatides'' Théel, 1886 * '' Pseudothuria'' Koehler & Vaney, 1905 * '' Scotothuria'' Hansen, 1978 * '' Synallactes'' Ludwig, 1894 References Synallactida Echinoderm families {{Holothuroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Cucumber
Sea cucumbers are echinoderms from the class Holothuroidea (). They are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single, branched gonad. Sea cucumbers are found on the sea floor worldwide. The number of holothurian () species worldwide is about 1,717, with the greatest number being in the Asia-Pacific region. Many of these are gathered for human consumption and some species are cultivated in aquaculture systems. The harvested product is variously referred to as '' trepang'', ''namako'', ''bêche-de-mer'', or ''balate''. Sea cucumbers serve a useful role in the marine ecosystem as they help recycle nutrients, breaking down detritus and other organic matter, after which bacteria can continue the decomposition process. Like all echinoderms, sea cucumbers have an endoskeleton just below the skin, calcified structures that are usually reduced to isolated microscopic ossicles (or sclerietes) joined by connective tissue. In some species these can sometim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
