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A sea star (starfish) gets its oxygen through diffusion into the tube feet.
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How does the body cavity help starfish?
The body cavity in a starfish contains the circulatory system and the haemal system. The body cavity also helps starfish by distributing oxygen that has been distributed throughout the body, through the body.
Does a starfish breath with lungs or get oxygen from gills?
star fish using lung to breath
How does respiration occur in the starfish?
Respiration - The starfish has a water vascular system in which the repiratory exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs. * The tube feet of the starfish act like gills. The Oxygen enters the water vascular system through the tube feet as the carbon dioxide exits the body. http://intro.bio.umb.edu/111-112/112s99Lect/bodyplans/starfish.html
How do sea stars use oxygen?
Sea stars use their water vascular system, which helps to circulate oxygen throughout their body. Oxygen is absorbed directly from the seawater through their tube feet and then transported to the various tissues and organs. This system allows sea stars to obtain the oxygen they need for respiration.
Do starfish need sunlight to survive?
No, starfish do not need sunlight to survive. They are able to survive in a range of light conditions, as they primarily rely on capturing prey for food and obtain oxygen through their tube feet.
What is a starfishes adaptation?
a starfish can shed an arm and grow it back bye(:
Explain respiration and gas exchange in starfish?
Respiration in starfish occurs in two locations. The first is through the skin on the ends of its feet. The second is in the gills. The gills are lined with tiny hairs called cilia that filter out unnecessary materials. Oxygen is taken out of the water as the starfish exhales carbon dioxide.
What types of starfish are there in New Zealand?
there are cusion starfish, reef starfish, spiny starfish and fire brick starfish in new zealand.
Why do starfish filter the sea water?
Starfish filter sea water to extract nutrients and oxygen. They use their tube feet and specialized structures called podia to create water currents that bring in food particles and oxygen from the water for them to consume. This feeding behavior helps them survive and grow.
What types of different starfish are there What is the scientific name for a starfish?
It is called toilet water.
Do starfish die?
Yes they can
Is a starfish an animal plankton?
Sure, starfish larvae are planktonic. Adult starfish are not.
