Echinoderm

Sea pig

Scotoplanes globosa

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Deep sea off California and Chile, South Africa and Antarctica

Depth

1,000 to 6,000 m

Size

About 10 to 15 cm

Diet

Organic matter in the mud

Zone

The sea floor · 200 – 3,500 m

Key facts

• This sea cucumber walks on water-filled feet.
• It moves in herds toward fresh organic matter.
• Young crabs sometimes hide under its body.

Verified sources

1. MBARI Deep-Sea Guide : Scotoplanes globosa
2. Wikipedia : Scotoplanes
3. SeaLifeBase, Scotoplanes globosa

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