Holothuria

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Holothuria is the type genus of the marine animal family Holothuriidae,[1]Template:R/superscript part of the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as sea cucumbers. Members of the genus are found in coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions. They are soft-bodied, limbless invertebrates which dwell on the ocean floor and are usually detritivores. They resemble a cucumber in form. The genus contains some species that are harvested and sold as food.

Species

The World Register of Marine Species recognizes 163 species in 19 subgenera of Holothuria:[1]Template:R/superscript

File:Holothuria atra.jpg
Holothuria atra
File:Holothuria cinerascens.jpg
Holothuria cinerascens
File:Holothuria difficilis.jpg
Holothuria difficilis
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Holothuria edulis
File:Holothuria flavomaculata.jpg
Holothuria flavomaculata
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Holothuria forskali
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Holothuria fuscocinerea
File:Holothuria hilla.jpg
Holothuria hilla

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