Why do sea cucumbers shoot out their guts? To generate new organs after they have gotten sick To scrub off the yucky stuff that builds up on their guts To help them catch other sea creatures for a tasty snack To scare away the predators that want to eat them
Sea cucumbers shoot out their guts as a defense mechanism to distract and confuse predators. When a sea cucumber feels threatened, it can expel its internal organs, which may be toxic or sticky, to deter predators. The sea cucumber can then regenerate its organs over time.
