What's this? Cozumel

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You got the description right. It's called a Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber. :D

Marc
 
Do they attach themselves to the coral on one side or does it just appear that way? Do they ever come away from the coral?
 
I saw one of those at Yucab Reef (Cozumel) last week. Definitely a Sea Cucumber. The one I saw was not attached to coral at the time.
 
scubaaggie:
Do they attach themselves to the coral on one side or does it just appear that way? Do they ever come away from the coral?

Not attached. Sea cucumbers (this one included) are echinoderms (think sea stars, sand dollars, and sea urchins). All are mobile.
 

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