holothurian
/ˌhɑləˈθʊriən/
noun
- A sea cucumber; a marine animal with a long, soft, tube-shaped body that lives on the ocean floor.
- The diver spotted a holothurian slowly crawling across the sandy seabed.
- Some holothurians can eject sticky threads to defend themselves from predators.
- In many parts of Asia, dried holothurian is used in soups and traditional medicine.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a sea cucumber.
- The aquarium's holothurian exhibit featured several species with different colors and textures.
- The holothurian body is soft and flexible, allowing it to squeeze into narrow crevices.
- Scientists studied the holothurian feeding habits to understand their role in the ocean ecosystem.