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Sea cucumbers are a type of marine invertebrate found in all oceans around the world
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Sea cucumbers are a type of marine invertebrate found in all oceans around the world. They have a soft body, typically cylindrical in shape, and range in size from just a few centimeters to over one meter long. Sea cucumbers have an endoskeleton made of tiny calcareous ossicles that provide support and protection. They feed by filtering organic particles from the water column and can often be found on the ocean floor or attached to rocks or coral reefs. Sea cucumbers play an important role in marine ecosystems as they help to recycle nutrients and keep sediment stirred up, providing food for other organisms such as fish, crabs, worms, and mollusks. In addition to their ecological importance they can also valued for their medicinal properties; they contain compounds that can be used to treat various ailments such as arthritis pain relief and cancer prevention.