Sea Cucumbers Collection

A forest of Sea cucumbers (Psolus phantapus) feeding, extended up out of the sediment in Scottish sea loch, Loch Duich, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

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

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

Sea Cucumbers, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999269 Sea Cucumbers, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Sea Cucumbers (engraving)
2780927 Sea Cucumbers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Cucumbers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1874).); © Look and Learn

Echinoderms, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999311 Echinoderms, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Strange Holothuries (coloured engraving)
998219 Strange Holothuries (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Crevice sea cucumber (Aslia lefevrei) in rock crevice, Channel Isles, UK, April

Puerto Galera, Philippines, South East Asia; Cleaner Shrimp On A Sea Cucumber

Sea Cucumber - with Cuverian organs / Sticky threads ejected. toxic threads which stick onto a predator & are left
VT-2731 SEA CUCUMBER - with cuvierian organs / sticky threads ejected Family: Holothurian Class: Holothuridaea The Cuvierian organs / sticky threads are part of the digestive tract

Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult pair, on Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) adult, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at night, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Amberfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota anax) adult, spawning, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber (Synapta maculata) adult, releasing sperm, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia vitiensis) adult, extruding white sticky cuivierian tubules in defensive behaviour, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Variegated Sea Cucumber (Stichopus variegatus) adult, in shallow sea water at low tide, Queensland, Australia, November

Night-wandering Sea Cucumber (Stichopus noctivagus) adult, at night, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Pineapple Sea Cucumber (Thelenota ananas) adult, close-up detail, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Yellow Sea Cucumber (Colochirus robustus) adult, with feeding tentacles extended, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Volcano Sea Cucumber (Holothuria turriscelsa) adult, ejecting sperm, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Emperor Shrimp - on a Sea Cucumber - Indonesia
LEE-282 Emperor Shrimp - on a Sea Cucumber Indonesia Periclimenes imperator Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spotted Sea Cucumbers - Indonesia
LEE-301 Spotted Sea Cucumbers Indonesia Synapta maculata Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Leopard sea cucumber - having released sticky white tubules (Cuvierian tubules)
AUS-1959 Leopard sea cucumber - having released sticky white tubules (Cuvierian tubules) from its anus as a defense mechanism against a predator Solomon Islands

Sea Cucumber Cotton Spinner (Holothuria forrkali) on rock with sponges and sea squirts

Saw-edged Spooner Crab (Etisus utilis) adult, feeding on Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) at night, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Sea Cucumber (Holothuroidea sp. ) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action at night
Sea Cucumber (Holothuroidea sp.) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action at night, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Nocturnal Pinkfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria edulis) adult, on reef at night, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult, on sea cucumber, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus) adult, extruding white sticky respiratory tubules in defensive action, Pulau Nailaka, Banda, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia marmorata) adult, ejecting sperm, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

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

Medusa worm sea cucumbers on a sponge
Medusa worm sea cucumbers (Synaptula lamperti) on the surface of a sponge. These worm-like sea cucumbers are echinoderms, relatives of the starfish

Graeffs sea cucumbers
Yellow sea cucumbers (Colochirus robustus) on an orange sponge. Sea cucumbers are scavengers that travel across the sea bed using their tentacles to search for plankton

Sea Cucumber (Beche-de-mer) Papua New Guinea
VT-2169 Sea Cucumber (Beche-de-mer) Papua New Guinea Holothuria argus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Cucumber North Atlantic
PM-7603 Sea Cucumber North Atlantic Cucumaria frondosa Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Cucumber - looking for mate Indo Pacific
VT-6529 SEA CUCUMBER - looking for mate Indo Pacific Holothuria sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Apple Papua New Guinea
VT-7255 SEA CUCUMBER - HOLOTHURIAN Papua New Guinea Pseudocolchirus violaceus Holothurian colochirus violaceus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A close up of its skin makes it clear how the leopard sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) got its name
AUS-603 Leopard sea cucumber, skin, showing why it was named. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Bohadschia argus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Because of it's small size and bright colours, the beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus)
AUS-758 Beach ball sea cucumber highly prized as an aquarium specimen for its small size and bright colours (one of few sea cucumbers to be so regarded). Aquarium shot

Sea Cucumber - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
AU-14-dav Sea CUCUMBER - Great Barrier Reef, Australia Thelenota ananas Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Discover the Enigmatic World of Sea Cucumbers: From Deep-Sea Dwellers to Colorful Engravings" Dive into a mesmerizing underwater spectacle as a forest of Psolus phantapus sea cucumbers gracefully extends out of the sediment, showcasing their unique feeding behavior. In the mysterious depths, witness the fascinating relationship between Peniagone sp sea cucumber and its commensal polynoid polychaete companion. Together, they navigate the deep-sea benthic environment with remarkable symbiosis. Venturing even deeper along the mid-Atlantic ridge, encounter Peniagone porcella sea cucumber thriving at an astonishing depth of approximately 2500 meters. Their resilience in such extreme conditions is truly awe-inspiring. Travel back in time through beautifully colored engravings from 1833-39 and immerse yourself in intricate depictions of these intriguing creatures. The delicate illustrations capture both their elegance and mystique. Behold nature's wonders as you explore a world where echinoderms reign supreme. These strange holothuries captivate with their peculiar forms and captivating colors that seem almost otherworldly. Witness Aslia lefevrei sea cucumber expertly maneuvering within rock crevices off Channel Isles, UK in April. Their ability to adapt to various habitats showcases their incredible versatility. Embark on an adventure to Puerto Galera, Philippines in Southeast Asia where cleaner shrimp find solace on the backs of sea cucumbers. This harmonious relationship highlights nature's interconnectedness beneath the waves. Unveil one of nature's ingenious defense mechanisms as you observe sticky threads being ejected by sea cucumbers - Cuverian organs that serve as toxic traps for predators while regenerating effortlessly from within their digestive tracts. Marvel at Periclimenes imperator adult pair perched upon a leopard sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) in the enchanting Lembeh Straits.