Sea cucumbers may seem squishy and defenseless, but they actually have some fascinating strategies to keep themselves safe. Biologists uncovered chemical compounds with the help of which sea cucumbers protect themselves from predators and even from their own toxins. Snails might also seem benign, but they love to chow down on other snails and sometimes even their own kind! What other sea creatures should you fear?

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