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brittle stars reproduce through extensive regeneration.
In some cases, sea stars reproduce pretty much the same way that people do. However, sea stars can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Sexual: Males and females release their gametes into their environment. Those that meet up with gametes of the opposite sex result in fertilized embryos, which become part of the zooplankton (eggs and larvae from other animals, small protozoa and crustaceans) as they begin their development. Later they settle down at the ocean floor as fully developed adults.
Asexual: Sea stars are also able to reproduce by fragmentation - that is, new sea stars can develop from broken off arms.
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How brittle stars reproduce?
brittle stars reproduce through extensive regeneration.In some cases, sea stars reproduce pretty much the same way that people do. However, sea stars can reproduce both sexually and asexually.Sexual: Males and females release their gametes into their environment. Those that meet up with gametes of the opposite sex result in fertilized embryos, which become part of the zooplankton (eggs and larvae from other animals, small protozoa and crustaceans) as they begin their development. Later they settle down at the ocean floor as fully developed adults.Asexual: Sea stars are also able to reproduce by fragmentation - that is, new sea stars can develop from broken off arms.
Do echioderms reproduce sexually or asexually?
They can do both! A strategy that has evolved in some sea stars and brittle stars is the ability to reproduce asexually by dividing in two halves while they are small juveniles, while turning to sexual reproduction when they have reached sexual maturity.
What is the difference between the brittle stars and the basket stars?
Brittle stars crawl and basket stars do not move or crawl.
Are Brittle stars cold blooded?
yes,brittle stars are cold blooded.
Are brittle stars asexual or sexual?
Some brittle stars breed asexually. Most brittle stars are either male or female however some species are hermaphroditic.
What is the biggest threat for brittle stars?
Some predators of the Brittle Star are: fish, crabs, hermit crabs, mantis shrimp, sea stars and other brittle stars. Brittle stars can regenerate limbs that are broken by predators.
Are brittle stars endangered?
no
How do brittle stars get food?
With there arms.
Where can brittle stars be found?
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What do brittle stars eat?
One animal that eats brittle stars are banded shrimp. Some parasites of brittle stars include crustaceans, nematodes, trematodes, and polychaete annelids. Unlike other types of starfish, brittle stars are usually not parasitized by annelid worms.
How do feather stars reproduce?
Feather Stars reproduce by releasing eggs and sperm into the water.
What do brittle stars look like?
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