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Leptosynapta inhaerens (O. F. Müller 1776)

Leptosynapta inhaerens

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Leptosynapta inhaerens[1] is a marine species of sea cucumber that lives buried in the sand on shores.

Description

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 .

Distribution

It can be found on the south and west coasts of Britain, and between Norway and Brittany.[2]

Habitat

L. inhaerens lives buried in sand or mud on the lower shore.[2]

Ecology

This species is psammivorous, which means it digests organic matter from the sand.[2]

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Leptosynapta inhaerens: Brief Summary

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Leptosynapta inhaerens is a marine species of sea cucumber that lives buried in the sand on shores.

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