holothuria

IPA: hˈɑɫʌθˈʊriʌ

Root Word: Holothuria

the type genus of the marine animal family Holothuriidae, part of the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as sea cucumbers.

Examples of "holothuria" in Sentences

The holothuria, also known as sea cucumbers, are echinoderms that can be found in oceans around the world
Holothuria have a unique body shape that resembles a cucumber, hence their common name
Some species of holothuria have the ability to expel their internal organs as a defense mechanism against predators
Holothuria play an important role in marine ecosystems by recycling nutrients and helping to maintain the health of coral reefs
Researchers are studying the potential medicinal properties of compounds found in holothuria to develop new pharmaceutical treatments