Trepang

Trepang is the name given to several species of sea cucumbers that are harvested for food, especially in Asian cuisine.
Sea cucumbers are marine animals that belong to the class Holothuroidea, which are related to sea urchins.
They have a soft, cylindrical body that can range from a few centimeters to several meters in length.
They usually live on the seafloor, where they feed on organic matter by sifting through the sand or mud with their tentacles.
Some species of trepang can eject sticky filaments or toxic fluids from their anus as a defense mechanism against predators.

Trepang is known for its high nutritional value.
It is also considered a delicacy in some cultures.

The Trepang is a common name for species of the holothuroidea (sea cucumber) class of animals that are harvested for food, especially in China and the Philippines.
They are marine invertebrates that have a soft, cylindrical body with tentacles around the mouth.
They come in different colors, shapes and sizes, but some of the most popular ones are the Ananas-Seewalze (Thelenota ananas) and the red Halodeima edulis.
They are usually prepared by removing their guts and skin and drying them, then cooking them with vegetables in soups or other dishes.
They are considered a delicacy and have medicinal properties.