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Echinoderms are protected by their spiny skins, but are still preyed upon by some types of shells, fish, crabs, shrimps, among many other.
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How do echinoderms use their endoskeleton like an exoskeleton?
Echinoderms, such as sea stars and sea urchins, have an endoskeleton made of hard plates called ossicles that lie inside their bodies. Although this endoskeleton is internal, it functions similarly to an exoskeleton by providing support and protection. It allows echinoderms to control their body shape and movement, just like an exoskeleton does for other invertebrates.
Which of these animals might use a coral reef for hiding and protection?
starfish,brittlestar,or a sea urchin(Echinoderms).
How do echinoderms use their tube feet?
Echinoderms use their tube feet by using their water vascular system, so their tube feet are basically controlled by a water pressure system. Tube feet are adapted to a different uses in the groups of echinoderms by being able to use their tube feet to attach to objects as well as for protection and the gaining their nutrients.
How does the respiratory tree work?
Respiratory tree is present in echinoderms eg. sea urchin it helps in respiration and protection from predators by evisceration .
What do echinoderms use for movement?
Echinoderms, such as seastars and sea urchins, use their tube feet to move. Tube feet have suction discs which allows the echinoderm to crawl or stick to various surfaces.
What kingdom are echinoderms in?
Echinoderms are in the Animalia kingdom.
Ecological relationship of echinoderms to other organisms?
echinoderms
Why are ossicles classified as endoskeletons?
In echinoderms, such as starfish, an ossicle is a bony plate providing structure and protection. It is covered by an epidermis and considered part of the hard endoskeleton where the bony (calcite) plates (ossicles) are connected by collagen fibers.
What traits do all echinoderms have in common?
they use sucker like part to catch prey
Echinoderms are parasitic or not?
As of yet, there is no known species of parasitic echinoderms.
What is the scientific name for Echinoderms?
The scientific name for Echinoderms is Echinodermata.
Do echinoderms live in salt water?
Yes Eventually echinoderms do live in water.
