Hey explorers! 🌊 This week, episode 5 of the Amazing Sansha Series takes us underwater to meet the Anax sea cucumber, a giant among its kind.
Unlike its smaller cousins, this echinoderm’s cylinder-like body can grow over half a meter long as it glides along the ocean floor. Imagine a slow-moving sea cucumber the size of a baseball bat! 🐌
What’s even cooler? Tiny marine creatures, from crabs to worms, snack on leftovers on its skin—or burrow into its cavities for a comfy meal and ride.
Did you know?
- The Anax sea cucumber can exceed 50 cm in length.
- It acts like the ocean’s vacuum, cleaning up detritus.
- It hosts symbiotic buddies who hitch a ride on its back.
Check out the video to see this gentle giant in action and learn why it’s a key player in seabed health. Stay tuned for more mind-blowing encounters in Sansha’s underwater world! 🎥🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
