# Echinoderm biology and ecology

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/echinoderm-biology-and-ecology-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 252,635 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the high-value components, bioactives, aquaculture, and pharmacological potential of sea cucumbers, focusing on triterpene glycosides and their biological activities. It also delves into regeneration, sustainable management, and the use of sea cucumbers in functional foods. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12841 |
| Works | 57,609 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Eric S. Lander](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eric-s-lander/)
- [Richard A. Gibbs](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-a-gibbs/)
- [George M. Weinstock](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-m-weinstock/)
- [Donna M. Muzny](https://scholariq.org/researchers/donna-m-muzny/)
- [Carlos M. Duarte](https://scholariq.org/researchers/carlos-m-duarte/)
- [Leroy Hood](https://scholariq.org/researchers/leroy-hood/)
- [Marc W. Kirschner](https://scholariq.org/researchers/marc-w-kirschner/)
- [Mark M. Davis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-m-davis/)
- [Christie Kovar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/christie-kovar/)
- [Richard O. Hynes](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-o-hynes/)
- [Jeremy Schmutz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jeremy-schmutz/)
- [Patrick Wincker](https://scholariq.org/researchers/patrick-wincker/)

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