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Classification
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Latin name : |
Synapta maculata (Chamisso & Eysenhardt 1821) |
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Classification : |
Holothuroidea [ De Blainville, 1834 ] ( Sea cucumbers ) |
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Name : |
Cordon mauresque
Holothurie-serpent collante
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Name : |
Synapta
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Thin, up to 2 yards/meters in length. Found in sandy, shallow areas, often in fouled communities. |
Possible confusions |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Semblable à Euapta godeffroyi, mais en diffère par sa coloration : marron plus ou moins clair, avec des taches noires, les tentacules sont également marrons claires. |
Biology
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Feed |
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Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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Habitat |
Sand |
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Found in sandy, shallow areas. |
Geographical distribution |
East Africa, Red Sea to Society Islands. |
Links
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Websites : |
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/sulawesi.biologie.sous-marine/ECHINODERMESholo [...]
http://v.tomeno.free.fr/reunion/cordon.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/seacukes.htm
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Data sheet written by Chris , 18/01/2005
Updates :
Chris - 18/01/2005
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