Leptosynapta inhaerens[1] is a marine species of sea cucumber that lives buried in the sand on shores.
This species of holothurian is pink, with a slender and soft body. It can reach 30 cm long.[2] Its body is sticky, hence its species name inhaerens .
It can be found on the south and west coasts of Britain, and between Norway and Brittany.[2]
L. inhaerens lives buried in sand or mud on the lower shore.[2]
This species is psammivorous, which means it digests organic matter from the sand.[2]
Leptosynapta inhaerens is a marine species of sea cucumber that lives buried in the sand on shores.