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Pedicellariae protect sea urchins by snapping open if something touches its outer surface. If it is touched on its inner surface then it snaps shut. They can be toxic because some have poison glands inside of them. They are attached to the stalks at the base of the spines that cover the sea urchin.
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Why does a vital function of pedicellariae clean the surface of a starfish?
Pedicellariae of a starfish help to keep its surface clean by removing debris, parasites, and algae. This cleaning function is crucial for maintaining the health of the starfish and preventing infections or blockages on its skin.
What is the function of the pedicellariae?
It's meant to keep the surface of the starfish's skin clean of parasites since sometimes, the little spines are poisonous and can also kill them rather than just deflecting them
Where is the dermal branchiae and the pedicellariae of a starfish?
The dermal branchia is an extension of the body cavity through with oxygen consumption occurs--(gas exchange) The pedicellariae are picher or jawlike structures that clean debris off of seastar.
Can a star fish be killed in water?
Yes, If another fish was to eat the star fish whilst underwater then the star fish would die.
What is the name of the top of a star fish?
what is names of star fish
Food or prey of star fish?
star fish are food
Is a star fish a fresh water fish?
I only know of Marine Star fish.
What is zoological name of ''star fish''?
Acanthaster planci
How do star fish feel?
star fish feel with there tube feet.
Write differences between fish and star fish?
one of them is a star
What kind of fish signs autographs?
a "star"fish. Ha a "star"fish. Ha A Florida "Marlin" Ballplayer Jim "Catfish"Hunter
What are the ossicles on a star fish?
The starfish is an echinoderm with an endoskeleton of calcium carbonate "ossicles". These honeycombed plates form the dermal region with an overlying epidermis. Their function is to protect the underlying tissue and to give strength and structure to the star fish. They are the equivalent to the human skeleton, more or less.
