Deep Sea Profile
Red-colored sea cucumbers common on the continental slopes of the Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do they eat?
They use their tentacles to shovel sediment into their mouths to extract organic matter.
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Johnson's Sea Cucumber
Parastichopus johnsoni
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–1,500 m (650–4,900 ft)
Size
Up to 40 cm (16 in)
Habitat
Soft Seafloor
Diet
Detritus and sediment
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a large, warty sea cucumber that slowly processes seafloor sediment."
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