Class Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers)
Echinoderm is from the Greek word εχινόδερμα(echinoderma), meaning "five arms".
No, a butterfly is not an echinoderm. Echinoderms are marine animals like sea stars and sea urchins, while a butterfly is an insect.
Cacti have spines. Evolutionary theory is that the spines were originally leaves, but which reduced in size and form to carry out a new function, as spines, to protect the plant from predators. According to the same theory the stem of the plant became the gas exchange and the 'chlorophyll-containing' 'photosynthesis' part of the plant, thus replacing the functions formerly carried out by and through the leaves.
In most of the cases it has spiny leaf margins.
The spines on an octopus tree help prevent water loss by reducing air movement around the leaves, creating a more humid microclimate. This minimizes transpiration and helps the plant retain water during dry periods. The spines also deter herbivores from feeding on the leaves, further protecting the plant's water supply.
The Echinoderm's body is covered in spikes/spines.Some spines/spikes are long, and some are short.
No, vertebrates are animals that have spinal columns. You are describing an echinoderm, which is an invertebrate.
Echinoderms are a group of marine invertebrate animals .They possess spines on skin , tube feet , and water vascular system . Star fish is well known example .
The name echinoderm means "spiny skin." Echinoderms have spines of various lengths that cover the outside of their bodies. Most echinoderms are supported and protected by an internal skeleton made up of bonelike plates. Echinoderms have a simple nervous system but don't have heads or brains.
Yes... Actually, they're known for their spines being extremely long and seperated...
The echidnas' spines are up to 50 mm (5 cm) in length.
Echinoderm spines serve multiple purposes, including providing protection against predators, aiding in locomotion, and contributing to the overall structural integrity of the organism. These spines, which can be found on the surface of many echinoderms like sea urchins and starfish, often enhance the animal's ability to blend into its environment or deter potential threats. Additionally, they can play a role in feeding by assisting in the manipulation of food.
The sea urchin is a member of the phylum Echinodermataand is covered with spines that may or may not be poisonous.
A starfish is an echinoderm.
The root "echino" means "spiny" or "hedgehog" in Greek. It is commonly used in scientific terms related to spines, such as "echinoderm" for spiny-skinned marine animals like sea stars and sea urchins.
No. A spider is an arachnid. A starfish is an example of an echinoderm.
Echinoderm is an invertebrate and therfore it has no backbone