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Image: Neothyonidium magnum (Burrowing sea cucumber)

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Description: Neothyonidium magnum (Burrowing sea cucumber). This species feeds by filtering the water column with its tentacular crown, successively bringing each arm into its mouth to deliver food particles. Seen fully extended in image below
Title: Neothyonidium magnum (Burrowing sea cucumber)
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Author: Nhobgood Nick Hobgood
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