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Elasipodida (Sea cucumbers)

Wikipedia Abstract

Elasipodida is an order of sea cucumbers. They are somewhat unusual in appearance, in comparison with other sea cucumbers, having numerous appendages, including conical papillae and leaf-like tentacles. Although many species are benthic, a number are pelagic, and may have their appendages modified to form sails or fins. Most members of the order inhabit deep-sea environments, like Enypniastes.
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Family

Elpidiidae (Sea cucumber) (102)
Laetmogonidae (Sea cucumber) (29)
Palaeolaetmogonidae (5)
Pelagothuriidae (2)
Psychropotidae (Sea cucumber) (38)

Genus

Mercedescaudina (3)
Microantyx (6)
Oneirophantites (1)
Palelpidia (1)
Praeeuphronides (7)
Tetravirga (5)
Uncinulina (9)

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External References

Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0