Sea Cucumber (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Wildlife Conservation Society

Sea Cucumber (2 of 2)

Caption

The sea cucumber plays an important ecological function by converting decomposing organic matter into recyclable nutrients and keeping coastal ecosystems healthy and clean.

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Sangeeta Mangubhai/WCS

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