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What relative of the sea star is covered with spines?
I think it is the sea urchin although i might be wrong. - you are correct, a sea urchin is in the Echinodermata phylum as the sea star.
Are sea star spines movable?
Yes, sea stars are able to move the spines in order to protect themselves as armor.
What does a sea star do to protect its self?
A sea star protects itself by using the sharp spines on its back to attack its predator. :-B
How does a sea star defend its self?
A star fish protects its self by these things they have called shape spines
What is an echinoderm that has a large number of spines attached to it?
The sea urchin is a member of the phylum Echinodermataand is covered with spines that may or may not be poisonous.
A Echinoderm with no long spines?
Class Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers)
Do sea urchins have spines?
So that the sea urchin can protect itself from is enemies, it also has venomous spines. They also use their spines to kill other sea ceatures, so they can eat them.
Does sea cucumber have spines?
They have soft spines that look like warts
Can a star fish make its tummy go in side out?
No, but a relative, the sea cucumber can.
Can urine melt sea urchin spines?
Yes, the uric acid decomposes the calcium structure the spines.
What is the function of the spines in a sea star?
The spines on the oral surface are softer and bend to cover the mouth of the starfish as well as the ambulacral grooves. They are basically for protection.
Do sea urchins throw their spines?
So that the sea urchin can protect itself from is enemies, it also has venomous spines. They also use their spines to kill other sea ceatures, so they can eat them.
