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A starfish is usually in the shape of a five pointed star.

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What is water vascular system and its general structure and function?

The water vascular system is a hydraulic system used by echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, for locomotion, food and waste transportation, and respiration.


What is the mode of locomotion of starfish?

Trains.


What is a long hair like structure used for locomotion?

flagellum


What is a dorsal on a starfish?

The dorsal surface of a starfish refers to the top surface of its body, which is typically covered with spines or other protective structures. It is opposite to the ventral surface, which is the underside of the starfish that may have tube feet used for locomotion.


What does an ampulla of a starfish do?

Locomotion, gathers food, aids in respiration, and aids in excretion


Who has a water vascular system?

Phylum Echinodermata, which includes starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sand dollars. It is used to operate the tube feet for locomotion.


What is the organelle for locomotion?

There is no such thing. 'Organelle' is the specialised structure within a cell. It has no relevance to 'locomotion'.


Which structure is found on the outside of a cell and looks like a tail and what it's function?

It is a flagellum and is used for locomotion.


What is the function of the ampulla on a star fish?

The ampulla on a starfish is part of the water vascular system, and stores water and sends it to tiny tube feet on the ventral side of a starfish's arms. This process helps starfish move, as the water vascular system is the part of the starfish responsible for locomotion.


What is the body structure of a sea starfish?

hands


What is flagellum used for?

Flagellum is a long tail-like structure found in some cells that is used for movement. It propels the cell by whipping back and forth, allowing for swimming or locomotion in liquids. Flagella can also help in the capture of food or sensing the environment.


The presence of which structure provides evidence that an organism is capable of locomotion?

flagellum