Sea cucumbers might seem like unassuming creatures, slowly crawling along the ocean floor. However, don’t let their humble appearance fool you—these fascinating marine invertebrates have some of the most unique and complex defense mechanisms in the underwater world. From evisceration to toxic chem...
Cloacal respiration is not limited to land-based animals. Several marine and freshwater creatures have also evolved this method to cope with low oxygen levels in aquatic environments.1. Sea Cucumbers (Class Holothuroidea)Habitat: Ocean floors worldwideBreathing Mechanism: Sea cucumbers, slow-moving...