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The legs of a sea star radiated out from a central disc to make one complete structure. Their movement is done by a hydraulic system in their tubed feet. Brittle stars have whip-like legs independently attached to the central disc. They articulate these legs around in order to move.
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What are examples of echinoderms?
There are over 6000 types of echinoderms. A few examples are the banded-arm brittle star, common sea urchin, cushion sea star, etc. I you were looking for types of echinoderms, they areSea star or starfish (Asteroidea)Brittle stars, basket stars, serpent stars (Ophiuroidea)Sea urchins, heart urchins and sand dollars (Echinoidea)Holothurians or sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea)Feather stars and sea lilies (Crinoidea).
How can humans protect the brittle sea star environment?
not sure
Where do brittle stars live?
They like to live under rocks on the sea floor.
Are star fish verterbrates?
No, they are invertebrates (Echinoderms). Echinoderms have no backbones, like the Brittle Star and Sea Urchin.
What are some related species to the Red Serpent Seastar?
It is related to Harlequin serpent star, fancy yellow brittle star fish, green brittle star fish, red brittle star fish and many others. Pretty much most of the sea stars with serpent legs are related to it.
How is the brittle sea star related to humans?
It isn't. It might have similar abilities, but they are not related to us.
What is the scientific name for a brittle star?
Two of the best-known shallow species are the green brittle star (Ophioderma brevispina), found from Massachusetts to Brazil, and the common European brittle star (Ophiothrix fragilis). Deep-water species tend to live in or on the sea floor or adhere to coral or urchins. The most widespread species is the long-armed brittle star (Amphipholis squamata), a grayish or bluish species that is strongly luminescent.
How big can a brittle star get?
Brittle sea stars sizes can vary. Some are very, very small. Others can grow up to twelve inches in size.
What does a brittle sea star eat?
Brittle stars are scavengers and eat just about any kinds animal or fish they come across. They are capable of eating everything from crustaceans to jelly fish.
How do echinoderms look?
Star fishes, brittle stars and sea urchins are echinoderms. The term echinoderm translates to 'spiny skin'
What are the classes of echinoderm?
These are the classes of Echinoderms:1.Asteroidea - star fish, sea stars2.Ophiuroidea - brittle stars3.Echinoidea - sea urchins4.Crinoidea - feather stars5.Holothuroidea - sea cucumbers
What is an echinoderm with long slender arms and flexible joints is a?
It is a Brittle Star not a Sea Star. This is the RIGHT answer I know I had a school lesson on it once! TRUST ME MAKE TODAY A SUNNY DAY
