How do sea cucumbers eat their vfood?

Sea cucumbers eat by using their tentacle-like structures, called tube feet, to capture food particles from the water or substrate. They typically feed on organic matter, such as detritus and microorganisms, by drawing in sediment through their mouth. The ingested material is then processed in their digestive system, where nutrients are absorbed. Some species can also filter feed by extending their feeding tentacles into the water to catch plankton.