Aspidochirotida Collection

Necklace seastar (Fromia monilis) on Sea cucumber (Bohadaschia argus) Yap, Micronesia

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis). These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night. These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on sea cucumber (Thelenota ananas) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

RF - Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) exploring alien-looking landscape of host sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus). Emperor shrimps are commensals on many hosts

The Giant sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) is found down the west coast from Alaska to Mexico; British Columbia, Canada

A sea cucumber clings to a reef in Alor, Indonesia
A sea cucumber (Bohadschia sp.) clings to a reef in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Close-up pattern of a giant sea cucumber (Thelenota ananas), Beqa Lagoon Fiji

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