❓ why
Why do sea cucumbers eject their insides when threatened?
AnimalsMarine invertebrates
Quick Answer
Some sea cucumbers use a defense called evisceration, expelling internal organs to confuse or deter predators. They can later regenerate much of the lost tissue.
The Full Story
Sea cucumbers are echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins, and many have unusual defense strategies. When attacked, some species can eject parts of their internal organs or sticky defensive threads to distract predators. This seems extreme, but it can give the animal a chance to escape. Because many sea cucumbers can regenerate lost tissues, the sacrifice may be worth it for survival. The behavior is one reason these animals are among the strangest-looking inhabitants of the seafloor.
Key Facts
1.The defense is called evisceration
2.Sea cucumbers can regenerate some lost tissues
3.They are echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins
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