Different characteristics: Bottom-seeded sea cucumbers are artificially grown seedlings placed in natural sea areas to allow them to grow naturally, while wild sea cucumbers are allowed to grow naturally through natural sea areas.

Bottom-seeded sea cucumbers are considered to be the sea cucumbers closest to "wild sea cucumbers". Bottom-seeded sea cucumbers are high-quality sea cucumbers that are artificially bred and put into natural sea areas to grow naturally. It mainly feeds on algae and microorganisms in sediment. Its growth cycle is extremely slow and its nutritional value is high. It is mainly cultivated through artificial intervention, so once it is affected by the natural environment, its yield will be reduced.

How to distinguish between bottom-sown sea cucumbers and cultured sea cucumbers

Look at the shape: bottom-sown sea cucumbers have a longer growth period due to poor growth environment and unstable food sources, and the sea cucumbers are darker in color. It is generally dark gray or dark brown, and the body is spindle-shaped. Because bottom-seeded sea cucumbers grow in natural sea areas, they rely on abdominal suckers to fix their bodies. The suckers are numerous and short, thick and powerful.

Cultivated sea cucumbers live in shrimp ponds or greenhouses and are fed artificial feed. Sea cucumbers grow quickly. Their color is generally dark yellow or yellow-green, and their bodies are relatively uniform and nearly cylindrical. Sea cucumbers do not need to face turbulent sea water, so the suckers on their abdomens are slender and weak.

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Sea Cucumber