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Elasipodida

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Holothuroidea

Scientific name
  
Elasipodida

Phylum
  
Echinodermata

Subclass
  
Aspidochirotacea

Rank
  
Order

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Similar
  
Molpadiida, Apodida, Elpidiidae, Dendrochirotida, Aspidochirotida

Elasipodida is an order of sea cucumbers. They are somewhat unusual in appearance, in comparison with other sea cucumbers, having numerous appendages, including conical papillae and leaf-like tentacles. Although many species are benthic, a number are pelagic, and may have their appendages modified to form sails or fins. Most members of the order inhabit deep-sea environments, like Enypniastes.

Classification

According to World Register of Marine Species :

  • family Deimatidae Théel, 1882
  • family Elpidiidae Théel, 1882
  • family Laetmogonidae Ekman, 1926
  • family Pelagothuriidae Ludwig, 1893
  • family Psychropotidae Théel, 1882
  • References

    Elasipodida Wikipedia