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Approx. 7, 000 species that fall into five clades(sub-groups)

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Echinoderms are parasitic or not?

As of yet, there is no known species of parasitic echinoderms.


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The largest species of echinoderm in terms of bulk is the sea star


Does echinoderms reproduce sexually or asexually?

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How many arms do echinoderms have?

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What group is a starfish in?

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What species are starfish?

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How do Echinoderms get their energy?

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What the meaning of spiny skin animals?

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What kingdom are echinoderms in?

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What is the scientific name for Echinoderms?

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Do Whale's defecate sea cucumbers?

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