Is Holothuria edulis a sea cucumber?
Is Holothuria edulis a sea cucumber?
Holothuria edulis. Holothuria edulis, commonly known as the edible sea cucumber or the pink and black sea cucumber, is a species of echinoderm in the family Holothuriidae. It was placed in the subgenus Halodeima by Pearson in 1914, making its full scientific name Holothuria (Halodeima) edulis.
What size tank does Holothuria edulis need?
Holothuria edulis is common in the aquarium trade for its colors and its ability to eat detritus. It needs a tank size of 50 US gallons (190 litres) or more. It is easy to care for but may release a toxin when stressed, although this only happens very rarely.
Is Holothuria edulis nocturnal?
Holothuria edulis is mainly nocturnal and tends to hide during the day under rocks or pieces of coral. It is a detritivore and feeds by ingesting sand and debris which has accumulated on the seabed which it picks up using its feeding tentacles.
How does loclocomotion in Holothuria edulis work?
Locomotion in Holothuria edulis is very slow. It moves mainly by peristaltic action of its body wall, assisted to a limited extent by its tube feet. It can also anchor its feeding tentacles into the sand and haul itself along. If it gets overturned, it can use its feeding tentacles to help right itself.
