Sea Cucumber | Bohadschia paradoxa

sea cucumber, Bohadschia paradoxa, ejecting a part of itís internal organs called Cuvierian tubules - significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators and can cause a mild sting to some people, Hawaii, USA, Pacific Ocean

Credit to: Blue Planet Archive / David B. Fleetham

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