Elasipodida
Enypniastes sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Elasipodida
Théel, 1882
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Elasipodida is an order of sea cucumbers. They have 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, such as the species of the genus Enypniastes.[1]

Classification

The following families are recognised in the order Elasipodida:[2]


References

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Notes

  1. ^ Mah, Christopher (September 18, 2012). "Deep-Sea Swimming Sea Cucumbers and the "most bizarre holothurian species in existence"!". The Echinoblog.
  2. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Elasipodida". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2021-07-16.


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