Leptosynapta inhaerens

Worm-like holothurian
Wurmholothurie
Synapte

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 30 cm
Number of arms : 12
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!