Leptosynapta inhaerens
# Leptosynapta inhaerens

Leptosynapta inhaerens is a marine species of sea cucumber that lives buried in the sand on shores.

## Description

This species of holothurian is pink, with a slender and soft body. It can reach 30 cm long. Its body is sticky, hence its species name inhaerens .

## Distribution

It can be found on the south and west coasts of Britain, and between Norway and Brittany.

## Habitat

L. inhaerens lives buried in sand or mud on the lower shore.

## Ecology

This species is psammivorous, which means it digests organic matter from the sand.

