holothuroidea

• Classe taxonômica de equinodermos conhecidos popularmente como pepinos-do-mar, caracterizados por corpo alongado e mole com revestimento coriáceo.

A taxonomic class of echinoderms, commonly known as sea cucumbers, characterized by their elongated, soft bodies and leathery skin.

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1. Class of echinodermsC2formalscientific

   A taxonomic class of marine invertebrates within the phylum Echinodermata, commonly known as sea cucumbers, characterized by an elongated body with a leathery skin and a mouth surrounded by tentacles.

   Classe de equinodermos

   • The class Holothuroidea includes over 1,700 known species of sea cucumbers found worldwide.
   • Holothuroidea members play an important role in recycling nutrients on the ocean floor.
   • Many species of Holothuroidea can expel their internal organs as a defense mechanism.
   • Researchers study Holothuroidea for their potential biomedical applications.