Scotoplanes - Wikipedia
Scotoplanes is a genus of deep-sea sea cucumbers of the family Elpidiidae. Its species are commonly known as sea pigs. Members of the Elpidiidae have particularly enlarged tube "feet" that have taken on a leg-like appearance, using water cavities within the skin to inflate and deflate thereby causing the appendages to move. [2] .
Everything You Need to Know About Sea Pigs - Ocean Conservancy
2019年7月3日 · Sea pigs live in some of the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. They also have water-filled, fragile bodies that nearly disintegrate when brought up from these extreme depths, ranging anywhere from 4,000 to 16,000 feet below the surface.
Scotoplanes globosa - Wikipedia
Scotoplanes globosa, commonly known as the sea pig, is a species of sea cucumber that lives in the deep sea. [1] It was first described by Hjalmar Théel, a Swedish scientist. Scotoplanes globosa, along with numerous other sea cucumbers were discovered by Théel during an expedition on HMS Challenger between the years of 1873-1876.
10 Facts About Sea Pigs - Treehugger
2022年4月5日 · Sea pigs are strange deep-sea creatures that play a surprisingly vital role in the ocean ecosystem. Learn more about these marine animals.
Sea Pig (Scotoplane): The Deep Sea Cumcumber - Ocean Info
Despite their name, Sea Pigs are actually a genus of unusual sea cucumbers and are related to starfish and sea urchins. They are part of the Elpidiidae family. These interesting little creatures live at extreme depths on the bottom of the ocean, across many of the world’s oceans.
Sea pig | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
The sea pig may get its name from its pink-colored body and love of the muddy seafloor, but it's actually a type of sea cucumber. The odd-looking, but surprisingly adorable creature has tube feet on its underbelly, back, and surrounding its mouth.
Scotoplanes globosa - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...
Scotoplanes globosa, commonly known as the sea pig, is a species of sea cucumber that lives in the deep sea. It was first described by Hjalmar Théel, a Swedish scientist. Scotoplanes globosa, along with numerous other sea cucumbers were discovered by Théel during an expedition on HMS Challenger between the years of 1873-1876.
20 True Facts About The Sea Pig
2023年12月31日 · Sea pigs are deep-sea sea cucumbers with tentacles that sift through ocean sediments for food. They play a crucial role in recycling nutrients and have a slow metabolic rate for survival. Sea pigs are not actually pigs, but echinoderms related to sea stars and sea urchins.