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This often-overlooked sea creature may be quietly protecting the planet's coral reefs

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This type of staghorn coral (<em data-stringify-type=&quot;italic&quot;>Acropora pulchra</em>)<em data-stringify-type=&quot;italic&quot;> </em>appeared to benefit from the presence of sea cucumbers (<em data-stringify-type=&quot;italic&quot;>Holothuria</em> <em data-stringify-type=&quot;italic&quot;>atra</em>), a new study finds. (Stocktrek Images / Science Source)
This type of staghorn coral (Acropora pulchra) appeared to benefit from the presence of sea cucumbers (Holothuria atra), a new study finds. (Stocktrek Images / Science Source)

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