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Yes, sea stars are able to move the spines in order to protect themselves as armor.
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What relative of the sea star with long spines?
sea urchin
What relative of the sea star is covered with spines?
I think it is the sea urchin although i might be wrong. - you are correct, a sea urchin is in the Echinodermata phylum as the sea star.
What does a sea star do to protect its self?
A sea star protects itself by using the sharp spines on its back to attack its predator. :-B
How does a sea star defend its self?
A star fish protects its self by these things they have called shape spines
What is an echinoderm that has a large number of spines attached to it?
The sea urchin is a member of the phylum Echinodermataand is covered with spines that may or may not be poisonous.
Do sea urchins have spines?
So that the sea urchin can protect itself from is enemies, it also has venomous spines. They also use their spines to kill other sea ceatures, so they can eat them.
Do star fishes have spines?
NO
Does sea cucumber have spines?
They have soft spines that look like warts
What is the function of the spines in a sea star?
The spines on the oral surface are softer and bend to cover the mouth of the starfish as well as the ambulacral grooves. They are basically for protection.
Do sea urchins throw their spines?
So that the sea urchin can protect itself from is enemies, it also has venomous spines. They also use their spines to kill other sea ceatures, so they can eat them.
Can sea urchins shoot their spines?
Sea urchins do NOT shoot there spines. They can simply let them pop out (sort of like a porcupine). Most people make this mistake... neither a porcupine or sea urchin SHOOT there spines. They do harden and stick out farther but they DO NOT SHOOT THEM!
What is a sea urchins defence?
its sharp spines
