species: Massinium magnum in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Massinium magnum


©Anne Hoggett: Massinium magnum at reef slope off South Island, Lizard Island Group (18 Jan 2015)

©Anne Hoggett: Massinium magnum at reef slope off South Island, Lizard Island Group (18 Jan 2015)

©Anne Hoggett: Detail of feeding tentacles, Massinium magnum, Lizard Island Group (18 Jan 2015)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Dendrochirotida
Family Phyllophoridae
Genus Massinium
Species Massinium magnum

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features

The body of this large holothurian remains buried in sediment. Ten long, highly-branched tentacles emerge when feeding, moving rhythmically to carry food particles to the central mouth. Rarely seen during the day, more active at night.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Behaviour

Suspension- feeders.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Coleman, N. (2007). Sea Stars: Echinoderms of the Asia/Indo-Pacific Neville Coleman's Underwater Geographic, Springwood, Qld. Australia.