Sea Cucumber
Holothuroidea
Marine AnimalsConservation: Varies by species
Sea cucumbers are soft, tube-shaped relatives of starfish that crawl along the seafloor eating debris. Some defend themselves by expelling sticky threads or even their internal organs.
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