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Sea Cucumber Collection

The sea cucumber, a fascinating creature of the ocean depths, never fails to captivate with its unique characteristics

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Sea cucumber (Thelenota sp.) spawning. Microscopic sex cells (gametes) are being released to allow fertilisation (the fusing of a male and a female sex cell)

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele

Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele
Ocean Life

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumbers including Trochodota purpurea, Cladodactyla crocea, Stichopus chloronotus

Sea cucumbers including Trochodota purpurea, Cladodactyla crocea, Stichopus chloronotus, Anaperus peruvianus
FLO4684883 Sea cucumbers including Trochodota purpurea, Cladodactyla crocea, Stichopus chloronotus, Anaperus peruvianus, Holothuria (Metriatyla) lessoni, Leptosynapta inhaerens, etc

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumbers: Trochodota purpurea 1,2, Cladodactyla crocea 3, Stichopus chloronotus 4

Sea cucumbers: Trochodota purpurea 1,2, Cladodactyla crocea 3, Stichopus chloronotus 4, Anaperus peruvianus 5
FLO4646144 Sea cucumbers: Trochodota purpurea 1,2, Cladodactyla crocea 3, Stichopus chloronotus 4, Anaperus peruvianus 5, and Holothuria (Metriatyla) lessoni 6

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate LIV, c. 1575/1580

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Necklace seastar (Fromia monilis) on Sea cucumber (Bohadaschia argus) Yap, Micronesia

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis)

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumber / Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sea cucumber / Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea apple, eating, using arm to transfer food into mouth. Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands

Sea apple, eating, using arm to transfer food into mouth. Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands, Sai Kung District of Hong Kong, China

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: A fisherman holds a sea cucumber at Sinabang district in Simeulue Island

A fisherman holds a sea cucumber at Sinabang district in Simeulue Island, Indonesias Aceh province January 11, 2012. A group of fishermen, using a wooden boat and an air compressor

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Dried seafood, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Dried seafood, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: UW INDO 1905 43

UW INDO 1905 43
Sea Cucumber feeding - Melasti dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 09-Nov-19

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: UW INDO 1859 34

UW INDO 1859 34
Sea Cucumber - Fantasea dive site, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: UW INDO 1836 077

UW INDO 1836 077
Scale Worm - on underside of Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia sp) - Laha dive site, Ambon, Maluku (Moluccas), Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880

Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians: 1) Sea cucumber (Pentacta frondosa), 2) European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus), 3) Phyllacanthus imperialis, 4) Common Sea Star (Asterias rubens)

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Echinoderms, c. 1860 (colour litho)

Echinoderms, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109874 Echinoderms, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea Cucumber, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Sea Cucumber, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001205 Sea Cucumber, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Aquarium (colour litho)

Aquarium (colour litho)
3630338 Aquarium (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquarium. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumber (colour litho)

Sea cucumber (colour litho)
3630249 Sea cucumber (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea cucumber. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea-Cucumber, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving)

Sea-Cucumber, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving)
1602298 Sea-Cucumber, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea-Cucumber)

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on sea cucumber (Thelenota ananas) Tubbataha

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: RF - Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) exploring alien-looking landscape of

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Puerto Galera, Philippines, South East Asia; Cleaner Shrimp On A Sea Cucumber

Puerto Galera, Philippines, South East Asia; Cleaner Shrimp On A Sea Cucumber

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Fossil Holothurian or sea cucumber

Fossil Holothurian or sea cucumber
Staurocystis quadrifasciata, 6.5 cm long, from the Silurian, Wenlock Limestone of Dudley in Worcestershire, England

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Papua New Guinea, New Britain Island. A crab lives commensally with and matches its

Papua New Guinea, New Britain Island. A crab lives commensally with and matches its color to its host sea cucumber. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Partial view of colorful sea star over a sea cucumber. Credit as

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Partial view of colorful sea star over a sea cucumber. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Abstract of a nudibranch crawling past a sea cucumber. Credit as

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Abstract of a nudibranch crawling past a sea cucumber. Credit as
Close-up of Nudibranch crawling past sea cucumber, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Echinoderm engraving 1895

Echinoderm engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: A colorful sea apple clings to a reef in indonesia

A colorful sea apple clings to a reef in indonesia
A colorful sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) clings to a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Imperator Commensal Shrimp on Eyed Sea Cucumber

Imperator Commensal Shrimp on Eyed Sea Cucumber
Imperator Commensal Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on Eyed Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Fiji

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber

Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber
Orange, purple and white imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on beige spotted sea cucumber, Batangas, Philippines

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Commensal shrimp, Fiji

Commensal shrimp, Fiji

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Sea cucumber feeding on algae

Sea cucumber feeding on algae
Sea cucumber (Bohadschia graeffei) feeding on algae, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Emperor Shrimpon sea cucumber, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Emperor Shrimpon sea cucumber, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on sea cucumber, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber

A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
A colorful emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) sits on a sea cucumber in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Orange yellow and blue sea apple feeding, Komodo, Indonesia

Orange yellow and blue sea apple feeding, Komodo, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Tiny nudibranch on sea cucumber, Australia

Tiny nudibranch on sea cucumber, Australia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: A sea cucumber clings to a reef in Alor, Indonesia

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Emperor shrimp on orange sea cucumber, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Emperor shrimp on orange sea cucumber, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor shrimp on orange sea cucumber, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Close-up pattern of a giant sea cucumber

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

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Beige juvenile filefish hiding against a greenish sea cucumber

Beige juvenile filefish hiding against a greenish sea cucumber
Beige juvenile filefish trying to hide against a greenish sea cucumber, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult pair, on Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus)

Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) adult pair, on Leopard Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) adult, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) adult, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Background imageSea Cucumber Collection: Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian

Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at night, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March



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The sea cucumber, a fascinating creature of the ocean depths, never fails to captivate with its unique characteristics. Found in various parts of the world, from Yap in Micronesia to Komodo National Park in Indonesia, these creatures are truly a marvel to behold. One such mesmerizing sight is that of a necklace seastar delicately perched on top of a sea cucumber. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns create an enchanting display against the backdrop of the vast ocean. In Rinca, Komodo National Park, another species called the sea apple can be found. Its violet hue stands out amidst the surrounding marine life. Watching it eat is truly remarkable as it skillfully uses its arm to transfer food into its mouth. Sometimes, nature's wonders take an unexpected turn. A Bohadschia argus sea cucumber ejects part of its internal organs as a defense mechanism when threatened. This incredible adaptation showcases their resilience and survival instincts. But there are also peculiar relationships formed between sea cucumbers and other creatures like pearlfish. These small fish seek refuge inside the anus or outside the host sea cucumber during nighttime adventures—a symbiotic bond that provides safety for both parties involved. Even humans have been intrigued by these intriguing organisms for centuries. In Sinabang district on Simeulue Island, fishermen hold up their prized catch—the humble yet valuable sea cucumber—showcasing their importance within local communities. Beyond being admired alive in their natural habitat, dried seafood markets like Sai Ying Pun in Hong Kong offer glimpses into how these creatures are utilized for culinary purposes worldwide. Their presence highlights not only cultural significance but also economic value. Whether observed underwater or encountered through human interaction, each encounter with these enigmatic beings leaves us awe-inspired by their beauty and adaptability—an everlasting reminder of the wonders our oceans hold beneath their surface.