Did you know: some Sea cucumbers can eject their own organs as a defense?

some sea cucumbers can eject their internal organs, specifically their intestines and other related structures, as a defense mechanism when threatened. This process, called evisceration, involves forcefully expelling these organs through the anus. The expelled organs can be sticky or even toxic, potentially entangling or deterring predators, and the sea cucumber can regenerate the lost organs.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Defense Mechanism:
Evisceration is a remarkable defense strategy some sea cucumbers use to escape predators.

How it Works:

When a sea cucumber feels threatened, it contracts its body muscles, causing a tear in the wall of its cloaca (the posterior opening) and expelling its internal organs.
Cuvierian tubules:
Some species also expel sticky, white tubules called Cuvierian tubules from their anus, which can entangle and ensnare predators.
Regeneration:
Sea cucumbers can regenerate the lost organs, including the intestines, within a relatively short period.
Variations:

Different species may eject different organs, and the specific trigger and details of the process can vary.