Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at

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Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at

Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at night, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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Celebes Defence Defences Defensive Echinoderm Echinoderms Greater Sunda Islands Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Indopacific Lembeh Manado Night Pacific Sea Cucumber Sea Cucumbers Sealife Sticky Sulawesi Sunda Underwater Holothuriidae Holothuroidea Light Sensitive Tubule Tubules

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Who knew sea cucumbers had such a sticky secret? This light-sensitive sea cucumber from the shores of Sulawesi, Indonesia, is not one to mess with! Caught in action by photographer Colin Marshall, this adult Holothuria impatiens is extruding its defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at night. These slimy and sticky tubes serve as both a weapon and a shield for our spiky friend here. When threatened or disturbed, it releases these adhesive threads that can entangle predators or create a protective barrier around itself. It's like having your own personal force field! Found in the warm waters of Southeast Asia, this fascinating creature belongs to the echinoderm family and plays an important role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. Its unique defense mechanism showcases just how incredible nature can be. So next time you're strolling along the coastlines of Indonesia's Greater Sunda Islands, keep an eye out for these nocturnal superheroes of the sea. But remember, they may look harmless during the day, but come nighttime they transform into sticky defenders ready to take on anything that comes their way!

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