Sea Pig (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Sea Pig

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Deep-sea sea cucumbers (such as this Scotoplanes sp. also known as a sea pig) are a vital part of the deep ocean. As temperature changes one potential outcome is the reduction in these animals in favor of smaller organisms.

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Image courtesy of Ocean Networks Canada: www.oceannetworks.ca

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