Sea Cucumber on sale at Jagalchi Food Market in Busan South Korea - An example of the strange or weird food eaten by people around the world

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Sea cucumbers are echinoderms from the class Holothuroidea. They are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single, branched gonad. Sea cucumbers are found on the sea floor worldwide. There are a number of holothurian species and genera, many of which are targeted for human consumption. The harvested product is variously referred to as trepang, bêche-de-mer or balate.

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Location: Jagalchi Seafood or Fish Market Busan South Korea
Photo credit: © neiljohn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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