How to Identify Synaptidae
Synaptidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Apodida, class Holothuroidea. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Synaptidae Species
Opheodesoma spectabilis Fisher, 1907
Opheodesoma spectabilis Fisher, 1907
Opheodesoma spectabilis is a color-changing wormlike marine species found in tro…
Synapta maculata (Chamisso & Eysenhardt, 1821)
Synapta maculata (Chamisso & Eysenhardt, 1821)
Synapta maculata is a very long, slender sea cucumber native to the tropical wes…
Euapta godeffroyi (Semper, 1868)
Euapta godeffroyi (Semper, 1868)
Euapta godeffroyi is a nocturnal deposit-feeding sea cucumber native to the trop…
Euapta lappa (J.Müller, 1850)
Euapta lappa (J.Müller, 1850)
Euapta lappa, the beaded sea cucumber, is a worm-like echinoderm found in Atlant…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Synaptidae?
Synaptidae animals belong to the Apodida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Synaptidae?
Synaptidae is classified in the order Apodida, class Holothuroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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