This is a large auricularian Larva of a sea cucumber or holothurian. The name, auricularian means 'ear-like' and that is a good description. The white dots within the larva are ossicles that indicate that this is a larval synaptid sea cucumber, a soft bodied, slender perambulating type found in shallow tropical waters. The oval central stomach is plain to see as is the upper crescent-shaped mouth and ventrally-pointed anus. The crenelated edge of the beast is finely ciliated and these extremely fine cilia propel the larva gently along, often setting up a spiral course.

Bermuda (1980)

Nikon F3 | Custom Optics | Kodachrome 64

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