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Parastichopus californicus ()

Parastichopus californicus, or sometimes Giant red sea cucumber. This species is the largest that grows in our waters.

Great photo. I've never handled a sea cucumber - what does it feel like? ARe they hard and prickly or soft and squashy? REgards, Gero

Sunday, January 21st, 2007 at 12:16:06


Camera: Nikon F100
Date: Friday, August 29th, 2003
Film: Fuji Velvia 50 (slide)
Lens: 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
Photographer: John Harvey
Scientific Name: species related to Parastichopus californicus
Tag: BC fauna
Larger Image: 2000 x 1320
Raw Image: 3776 x 2492

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