holothurian
- noun
- /ˌhoʊləˈθʊəriən/
- Specialized
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holoturio
- This resulted in a rapid change in the holothurian species being exploited, from first-category species (i.e., H. nobilis and H. fuscogilva) to a second-category species, A. miliaris.
Examples
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In this review, recent trends in the world holothurian fisheries are analyzed for 1986-90.
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Tropical fisheries are traditionally based on several holothurians (Fig. 1).
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Access to the statistics at the various levels shown in Figure 3 and their reliability is considered in order to present some conclusions and recommendations for further assessment and management of holothurian resources.
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Holothurian catches are often bought by processors who also export beche-de-mer.
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From the 1990 statistics, Japanese imports of holothurians are low, with frozen products at 115 t and dried products at 18 t.
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During the different stages of the processing (boiling, gutting, drying), the length and weight of the holothurians are greatly reduced, resulting in the final product weighing about 10% of the original weight and measuring 50% or less of the original length.
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Information on recruitment, growth, and mortality of holothurians is only available for a few species (Shelley, 1985; Conand, 1989b), and research on these subjects should be given priority.
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The holothurian, commonly known as a sea cucumber, is often found on the ocean floor.
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Many fishermen target holothurians for their value in the seafood market.
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Holothurians use their tube feet to move along the ocean floor, feeding on organic matter.
Synonyms
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A soft sea animal with a long body, leathery skin, and tentacles around its mouth
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word holothurian comes from an old Greek name, holothourion, used for the 'sea cucumber'. So a holothurian is the marine animal we now call a 'sea cucumber', named for its soft, cucumber-like body.