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Actinopyga

Actinopyga
Actinopyga echinites
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Holothuriida
Family: Holothuriidae
Genus: Actinopyga
Bronn, 1860[1]
Synonyms
  • Jaegeria Bell, 1887
  • Metis Gistel, 1848
  • Muelleria Jaeger, 1833

Actinopyga is a genus of sea cucumbers[1] found in coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions.

Species

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This genus is distinctive thanks to its anal teeth (here Actinopyga caerulea). However, some Holothuria can have similar appendages.

As of 2024, the World Register of Marine Species recognizes 18 species:[1]


References

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  1. ^ a b c "Actinopyga Bronn, 1860". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.


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