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For instance, sea cucumbers are soft and cylindrical, while echinoderms such as sea stars and sea urchins have calcified exoskeletons and five-sided symmetry. The visceral regeneration defense ...

The defense mechanisms animals use to evade or fight off predators can be both bizarre and fascinating. Some use camouflage or mimicry, while others have protective armor. Sea cucumbers ...