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Any of various marine invertebrates (phylum Echinodermata) characterized by a hard spiny covering, a calcite skeleton, and five-rayed radial body symmetry. ... Most species have numerous tube feet that are modified for locomotion, respiration, tunneling, sensory perception, feeding, ... Sunflower starfish (Pycnopodia helianthoides).

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What do you call the body covering of a starfish and sea urchin?

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Do a starfish have a rough or smooth body?

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