Weirdest Creatures of the World

The sea cucumber, it's scientific name is Enypniastes eximia, can be up to a foot in length. It's one of a small group of swimming sea cucumbers. Through the transparent body wall, one can see the intestine and other internal organs. This weird creature was even featured on a U.S. postage stamp in 2000.

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