in the Lakshadweep. Twenty Sea Cucumbers from Seas Around India

the day buried in sand. It can be found in the intertidal region to a depth of 10 m. Younger forms are distributed near the shore and as they grow they migrate to deeper waters for breeding. This is the most widely used species after A. Japonicus and also the most valuable species for processing. It is gregarious in nature and is therefore easily exploited. The seed of this species was produced for the first time in India in 1988. Deeper water forms are known as Holothuria scabra var. versicolor. They can grow to a length of 450 mm and their color can range from beige to a uniform black. They can be found in the seas around India from the Andaman an