Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian. Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton with it's sticky branch like fingers then licking them clean - Indonesia
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Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian. Pentacta sp. This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton with it's sticky branch like fingers then licking them clean - Indonesia
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Holothurian - the mouth of a sand dwelling holothurian
Indonesia
Pentacta sp.
This animal feeds itself by gathering plankton with it's sticky branch like fingers then licking them clean
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Behavour Echinoderm Echinoderms Filter Feeding Holothurian Mouths
Say Ahhh! This Holothurian Knows How to Dine in Style!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we get an up-close and personal look at the incredible dining habits of a sand-dwelling holothurian. Meet Pentacta sp. , the ultimate foodie of the underwater world! With its sticky branch-like fingers, this echinoderm expertly collects plankton for its feast. Just imagine those tiny organisms helplessly sticking to its delicate appendages like magnets to a fridge door. Talk about finger-licking good! But wait, there's more! Once our hungry holothurian has gathered enough delectable treats, it indulges in some serious self-care by giving them a thorough licking clean. Move over spa days; this is how you truly pamper yourself. Captured off the coast of Indonesia by renowned wildlife photographers Ron & Valerie Taylor, this extraordinary image showcases nature's quirky wonders in all their glory. It's as if we've been invited into an exclusive underwater restaurant where filter feeding takes center stage. So next time you're feeling peckish or simply want to marvel at Mother Nature's ingenious creations, let Pentacta sp. 's mesmerizing mouth be your guide. After all, who needs Michelin-starred restaurants when you can witness such culinary brilliance beneath the waves? Bon appétit!
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