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Holothuria tubulosa |
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Cotton-spinner |
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Röhrenholothurie |
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stekelige zeekomkommer |
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Holothurie tubuleuse |
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Cohombro tubo |
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Cetriolo di mare |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
Very common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 30 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
