Coral reefs of Singapore

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	Sea cucumber Phylum Echinodermata, Class Holothuroidea Holothuria leucospilota Sea cucumbers are relatives of the sea stars and sea urchins. They mostly graze on detritus. If disturbed, this species will eject sticky white threads from its anus as a defence mechanism. Sentosa 21 Feb 2004

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