Paelopatides Sea Cucumber (Paelopatides confundens)
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This species was observed at the base of Axial. Its purple hue gave VISIONS scientists the idea to nickname it a Sea Eggplant, since it inhabits the same area as other sea cucumbers.
References:
http://www.mbari.org/benthic/holothurians.html