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[Identification of sea cucumber sold in market]
Jian-wei Chen1, Ping Li, Chun-gen Wang
1Nanjing University of TCM, Nanjing 210029, Jiansu, China.
Abstract
Objective:
To identify the variety of the sea cucumber sold in market.
Method:
Figure and bone pieces observed for the microstructures.
Result:
8 varieties were identified as Lessonothurea Deichmann, Thymiosycia Pearson, Microthele Brandt and Metriatyla Rowe of Holothuria, Bohadschia, Stichopus and Thelenota.
Conclusion:
The bone pieces in ora, anus, back, abdomen and tentacle of sea cucumber are different. They are the important bases to identify sea cucumber.