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family holothuridae

 

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Noun family holothuridae has 1 sense
  1. Holothuridae, family Holothuridae - a family of Holothuroidea
    --1 is a kind of echinoderm family
    --1 is a member of Holothuroidea, class Holothuroidea
    --1 has members: Holothuria, genus Holothuria

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Family Holothuridae

The family Holothuridae refers to a taxonomic family of sea cucumbers that are part of the class Holothuroidea, a group of echinoderms.

Sense 1: Popular

In the general sense, family Holothuridae includes various species of sea cucumbers found in oceans worldwide. These creatures play a vital role in marine ecosystems.

Sample sentence: The family Holothuridae comprises over 1700 distinct species, each with its unique characteristics and ecological significance.

Sense 2: Local

On a local level, family Holothuridae can refer to specific sea cucumber species found in a particular region or habitat.

Sample sentence: The family Holothuridae found in the coastal waters of Hawaii includes the species Holothuria atra and Holothuria hilla, known for their vibrant colors.

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