Stiff-footed sea cucumber
A species of Eupentacta, Also known as Pentamerous sea cucumber Scientific name : Eupentacta quinquesemita Genus : Eupentacta
Stiff-footed sea cucumber, A species of Eupentacta
Also known as:
Pentamerous sea cucumber
Botanical name: Eupentacta quinquesemita
Genus: Eupentacta
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Description
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Description
Eupentacta quinquesemita can grow to a length of up to 8 cm (3 in). The tube feet are arranged in four longitudinal rows; they are non-retractable and give the animal a spiny appearance. The skin between the tube feet is smooth, but both body wall and tube feet contain calcareous ossicles that make them stiff. The mouth is surrounded by ten branched feeding tentacles, the two lowest ones being smaller than the rest. The general body colour is white, the tentacles (often the only parts of the animal that are visible) being creamy-white, often with yellowish or pinkish bases. Bits of shell or other fragments often adhere to the tube feet.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Echinoderms Class
Sea cucumbers Order
Dendrochirotida Family
Sclerodactylidae Genus
Eupentacta Species
Stiff-footed sea cucumber 
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