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Echinoderm biology and ecology

Echinoderm biology and ecology is a research topic within Aquatic Science. Science Explorer counts 9.1k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

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.

  • Sea Cucumbers
  • Functional Foods
  • Aquaculture
  • Triterpene Glycosides
  • Regeneration
  • Echinodermata
  • Biological Activities
  • Pharmacological Potential
  • Holothuroidea
  • Sustainable Management
Research works
9.1k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
917
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+5%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
38% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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