Importance of Echinoderms

Covers the importance of echinoderms in the ecosystem and their uses by humans.

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Smart Polymer Inspired by Sea Cucumbers

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Sea cucumbers may not seem impressive, but they are actually the source of inspiration for a new smart polymer. Researchers unveil a polymer that can change from a hard to soft plastic in seconds when exposed to a liquid.

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science Life Science

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English

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SCI.BIO.784 (Importance of Echinoderms - Biology) SCI.BIO.784 (Importance of Echinoderms - Life Science)

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