California Sea Cucumber Photos

California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13732  

California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13733  

California sea cucumber detail.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 00607  

Warty sea cucumber.
Species: Warty sea cucumber, Parastichopus parvimensis
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 09578  

Warty sea cucumber on rocky reef amid kelp forest.
Species: Warty sea cucumber, Parastichopus parvimensis
Location: San Clemente Island, California
Image ID: 10236  

Warty sea cucumber on rocky reef amid kelp forest.
Species: Warty sea cucumber, Parastichopus parvimensis
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 03112