Rank Family | Scientific name Stichopodidae Higher classification Aspidochirotida Order Aspidochirotida | |
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Lower classifications Stichopus, Apostichopus japonicus, Giant California sea cucu, Royal cucumber, Parastichopus | ||
The Stichopodidae are a family of sea cucumbers, part of the order Aspidochirotida.
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Description and characteristics
Members of this family are mostly large or medium-sized holothuroids with a squarish cross-section, a flat ventral surface, and large, fleshy, cone-shaped projections. Their mouths are surrounded by 20 peltate tentacles. They are usually found on soft substrates such as sand or rubble.
Genera
List of genera according to the World Register of Marine Species:
References
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