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Sea Cucumber

Holothuroidea

Photo by Radha
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Field Notes

Description:

Sea cucumbers communicate with each other by sending hormone signals through the water. They are marine animals and are found on the sea floor worldwide. They serve a useful purpose in the marine ecosystem as they help recycle nutrients, breaking down organic matter after which bacteria can continue the degradation process.

Notes:

I photographed this Sea Cucumber in a tidal pool.

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Comments (2)
Radha
@Mark -- It is a beautiful place, yes :) I was there for a short, three-day holiday.. Hoping to go back and spend more time there..
Mark Ridgway
Wonderful location. Did you work or study there?

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PublishedAugust 5, 2013

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