Zygothuria
Genus of sea cucumbers
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Zygothuria is a genus of sea cucumbers belonging to the family Mesothuriidae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution.[1]
| Zygothuria | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Holothuroidea |
| Order: | Holothuriida |
| Family: | Mesothuriidae |
| Genus: | Zygothuria R. Perrier, 1898 |
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Zygothuria:[1]
- Mesothuria candelabri Hérouard, 1923
- Mesothuria connectens R. Perrier, 1898
- Mesothuria lactea Théel, 1886
- Mesothuria marginata Sluiter, 1901
- Mesothuria oxysclera R. Perrier, 1899
- Mesothuria thomsoni Théel, 1886