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genus holothuria

 

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Noun genus holothuria has 1 sense
  1. Holothuria, genus Holothuria - type genus of the Holothuridae
    --1 is a kind of echinoderm genus
    --1 is a member of Holothuridae, family Holothuridae
    --1 has members: trepang, Holothuria edulis

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Genus Holothuria

Description

Genus Holothuria refers to a taxonomy genus within the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as sea cucumbers. Sea cucumbers are echinoderms that can be found in various marine habitats around the world. The genus Holothuria includes numerous species of sea cucumbers characterized by their elongated body and leathery skin.

Sample Sentences

As a Noun (Referring to the Genus)

1. The genus Holothuria comprises over 100 different species of sea cucumbers.

2. Researchers are investigating the evolutionary relationships among the different species within the genus Holothuria.

As a Noun (Referring to a Specific Species)

1. The Holothuria scabra is commonly known as the sandfish due to its preference for sandy substrates.

2. The Holothuria edulis is a commercially valuable sea cucumber species widely harvested for its culinary uses.

As an Adjective

1. The study focuses on the morphological characteristics of the genus Holothuria.

2. The researchers discovered a new species belonging to the genus Holothuria.

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