Deep Sea Profile
A seafloor dweller protected by hard, overlapping scales that give it a 'tiled' or armored appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it move?
It uses tube feet to slowly crawl along rocks and the seafloor.
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Armored Sea Cucumber
Psolus squamatus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
10–600 m (33–2,000 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Rocky Seafloor
Diet
Organic particles
What they'd be sayin'
"Unlike most soft sea cucumbers, I am covered in hard, overlapping scales for protection."
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