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According to the Wikipedia article "Holothuroidea", sea cucumbers can defend themselves two ways: firstly by "expelling their sticky cuvierian tubules" to entangle predators; and by secreting a poisonous soap-like substance called holothurin into the surrounding water. According to the same article, they are also able to squeeze into extremely small spaces. http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holothuroidea.they can also camoflage.
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Which sea creature will sometimes eject its entire digestive system to evade attackers?
The sea cucumber is known to eject its entire digestive system as a defense mechanism. This process is called evisceration, and the sea cucumber can regenerate its digestive system over time.
Why is a sea cucumber called a sea cucumber?
Because the scientists believed it looked like a cucumber and it was under the sea so therefore, a sea cucumber has derived from cucumber-like look.
Does a sea cucumber have a brain?
No a sea cucumber does not have a brain.
Does a sea cucumber have a backbone?
no a sea cucumber does not have a backbone.
Is a sea cucumber a mollusc?
No. The sea cucumber is, in fact, an echinoderm like the sea urchin.
What is a sea cucumber carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
A sea cucumber is a Herbivore.
What is the common name for psolus chitinoids?
There are four common names for psolus chitinoids and they are Armoured sea cucumber, Creeping armoured sea cucumber, Slipper sea cucumber and Creeping pedal sea cucumber.
Is a transparent sea cucumber the same as a sea cucumber?
No; sea cucumbers are animals and transparent sea cucumbers are plants.
What is the weight of a sea cucumber?
3.30 pounds is the weight of a sea cucumber is at the biggest.
Witch echinoderms can eject part of its intestines?
sea cucumber... ;)
How did the sea cucumber get its name?
The sea cucumber (also known as trepang, bêche-de-mer, balate, or ambiguously, sea slug).
What kingdom is the sea cucumber in?
the sea cucumber is in the animalia kingdom hope it helps you! :) :) <3
