Pseudocolochirus violaceus (Théel, 1886) is a animal in the Cucumariidae family, order Dendrochirotida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Pseudocolochirus violaceus (Théel, 1886)
Sea apples are colorful round filter-feeding sea cucumbers of the genus Pseudocolochirus found in Indo-Pacific waters.
Sea apple is the common name for colorful, somewhat round sea cucumbers that belong to the genus Pseudocolochirus. These sea cucumbers are found in Indo-Pacific waters. They are filter feeders that have tentacles, ovate bodies, and tube-like feet. Like many other holothurians, sea apples can release their internal organs or a toxin into the water when they experience stress.
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Cucumaria frondosa (Gunnerus, 1767)
Colochirus robustus Östergren, 1898
Pawsonia saxicola (Brady & Robertson, 1871)
Pentacta doliolum (Pallas, 1766)
Hemiocnus insolens (Théel, 1886)
Cucumaria miniata (Brandt, 1835)
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