[Identification of sea cucumber sold in market].

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.