Noun
Any large holothurian, especially one of those belonging to the genus Pentacta, or Cucumaria, as the common American and European species. (P. frondosa).
Source: Webster's dictionaryA sea cucumber larva is an 'auricularia' while a crinoid one is a 'vitellaria'. Source: Internet
Internal fertilisation has currently been observed in three species of sea star, three brittle stars and a deep water sea cucumber. Source: Internet
From a wisecracking sea cucumber to a frogfish trying to hide its predatory nature, FitzSimmons offers a cheeky guide to the seaas odder denizens. Source: Internet
Its walls are plastered with maps of the region, marked by symbols of natural riches: coral, lobster, sea cucumber. Source: Internet
Dive fisheries for sea cucumber and urchins also got underway October first in Southeast and Kodiak. Source: Internet
Fishermen are dealing with a scarcity of fuel in the Galapagos, which is necessary for small vessels where the sea cucumber processing happens. Source: Internet