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Friday, September 12, 2008

A Dubious Honor...

Sea Cucumbers are among MSNBC's top eight organisms that make you go "Ewwww".
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I pursue starfish related adventure around the world with a critical eye and an appreciation for weirdness. Support has been courtesy of the National Science Foundation but the views and opinions presented herein are mine and do not reflect the opinions of them or any affiliated institutions. Need to hire an invertebrate zoologist/marine biologist? Please contact me!
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