Cuvierian tubules
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cuvierian-tubules-311-12018641
title:
Cuvierian tubules
text:
Cuvierian tubules are clusters of fine tubes located at the base of the respiratory tree in some sea cucumbers in the genera Bohadschia, Holothuria and Pearsonothuria, all of which are included in the family Holothuriidae. The tubules can be discharged through the anus when the sea cucumber is stressed. They lengthen when they come into contact with seawater and become adhesive when they encounter objects, functioning as a form of defense against predators or sources of danger. They are named af
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Tubes found in some sea cucumbers
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuvierian_tubules
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2023-08-29T15:21:26Z
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