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Because it needs to protect against predators.
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How do echinodermata defend themselves?
Echinodermata comes from the term echino which means "spiny" and derm derives from the root "skin" so therefore, the phylum echinodermata means "spiny skin"
What shark has skin that is spiky and has hard scales?
spiky skin, hard scales shark
Name the phylum of organisms that have spiny skin?
Echinodermata
What does echinodermata mean and in what language?
The spines sticking out of their delicate skin account for their name.
Do hippos have leathery skin?
it has spiky skin with bubble gum on their spikes
What does the Latin name Echinodermata mean?
Echinodermata is derived from Greek, ultimately from the words "echino" (meaning "sea-urchin" - originally "hedgehog"), and "derma" (meaning "skin").
What does the phylum name echinodermata mean?
The phylum name Echinodermata means "spiny skin," derived from the Greek words "echinos" (spiny) and "derma" (skin). This name refers to the presence of spiny, calcareous skin covering the bodies of echinoderms, including sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars.
What is the classification of the sea star?
Star fish belong to the Phylum Enchindodermata Latin for "Spiny Skin". A phylum is the classification right under Kingdom. Star fish belong to the class Asteroidea which is Latin for "Starlike."
What is Echinoderma?
Echinoderma are a phylum of "spiky skin" sea life, such as starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars.
What is the symmetry of larvae of echinodermata?
The symmetry of the larvae of echinodermata is bilateral.
Is spiky a verb?
No, "spiky" is an adjective used to describe something having spikes or sharp points, like a spiky hairdo or a spiky cactus. It is not a verb.
What is a spiny-skinned invertebrate called?
No, while crabs are indeed invertebrates thy have a carapace not a skin.
