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Holothurian Collection

The holothurian, also known as the sea cucumber, is a fascinating creature found in the deep sea benthic regions

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone sp) with commensal polynoid polychaete

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone sp) with commensal polynoid polychaete, from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2600m, June 2010

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone porcella) from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2500m

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone porcella) from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2500m, June 2010

Background imageHolothurian Collection: UW INDO 1859 34

UW INDO 1859 34
Sea Cucumber - Fantasea dive site, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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13131100
Harlequin Crab on Amberfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota anax) - night dive - Murex House Reef dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11072801

Picture No. 11072801
Yellow Sea Cucumber with feeding tentacles extended on Sea Squirt Pink Beach dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Yellow Sea Cucumber

Background imageHolothurian Collection: The Giant sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) is found down the west coast from Alaska to

The Giant sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) is found down the west coast from Alaska to Mexico; British Columbia, Canada

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Fossil Holothurian or sea cucumber

Fossil Holothurian or sea cucumber
Staurocystis quadrifasciata, 6.5 cm long, from the Silurian, Wenlock Limestone of Dudley in Worcestershire, England

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11675345

Picture No. 11675345
Dragonfish Sea Cucumber with extended papillae on black sand. Date:

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11072771

Picture No. 11072771
Emperor Shrimp on Amberfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota anax) TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Emperor Shrimp

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11072735

Picture No. 11072735
Yellow Sea Cucumber with feeding tentacles extended California Dreaming dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Yellow Sea Cucumber

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11072729

Picture No. 11072729
Emperor Shrimp on Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber (Synapta maculata) Kareko Batu dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Emperor Shrimp

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Picture No. 11072687

Picture No. 11072687
Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber on black sand TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber

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Picture No. 11072908
Variegated Sea Cucumber anus on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Variegated Sea Cucumber

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Picture No. 11072905
Amberfish Sea Cucumber anus on nght dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Amberfish Sea Cucumber

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Picture No. 11072904
Amberfish Sea Cucumber anus on nght dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Amberfish Sea Cucumber

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Picture No. 11072903
Amberfish Sea Cucumber anus on nght dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Amberfish Sea Cucumber

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Deima fastosum, holothurian echinoderm

Deima fastosum, holothurian echinoderm
Illustration of a Holothurian echinoderm from Report on the Holothuroidea dredged by H.M.S. Challenger, 1872-1876

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Lamberts worm sea cucumbers

Lamberts worm sea cucumbers (Synaptula lamperti, white) on a giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria). This small white sea cucumber lives in groups

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Sea cucumbers

Sea cucumbers (Colochirus robustus, yellow) on a sea fan. This relatively small holothurian forms dense aggregations in areas of strong current. Photographed in Komodo, Indonesia

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Yellow sea cucumber

Yellow sea cucumber (Colochirus robustus, yellow) on a sponge (orange). Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Sea cucumber plate

Sea cucumber plate. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of an ossicle (plate, orange) from a sea cucumber, surrounded by diatoms

Background imageHolothurian Collection: Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian. Pentacta sp

Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian. Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton
VT-8926 Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian Indonesia Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton with it's sticky branch like fingers then licking them clean


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The holothurian, also known as the sea cucumber, is a fascinating creature found in the deep sea benthic regions. One such species is the Peniagone sp, which can be seen in this picture alongside its commensal polynoid polychaete companion. These creatures thrive in the depths of approximately 2500m along the mid-Atlantic ridge. In another image labeled UW INDO 1859 34, we catch a glimpse of a fossilized holothurian or sea cucumber. This ancient specimen serves as a reminder of the rich history and evolution that these unique animals have undergone over time. Moving away from fossils and into present-day sightings, we encounter the giant sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) captured in Picture No. 11675345. This impressive creature can be found along the west coast from Alaska to Mexico, specifically British Columbia in Canada. As we delve deeper into our exploration of these enigmatic beings, additional pictures numbered 11072771, 11072735, 11072729, and 11072687 showcase various aspects of their appearance and behavior. Each photograph offers us an insight into their mesmerizing forms and intricate details. Whether it's observing their symbiotic relationships with other marine organisms or marveling at their adaptability to extreme depths and environments, studying holothurians continues to unveil new wonders about our planet's diverse ecosystems beneath the waves.