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Echinoderms get their names from the Greek words "echinos," meaning "spiny" or "hedgehog," and "derma," meaning "skin." This refers to the characteristic spiny skin or external structures found in many echinoderm species, such as sea urchins and starfish. Their name reflects both their unique physical traits and their classification within the phylum Echinodermata.
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What kingdom are echinoderms in?
Echinoderms are in the Animalia kingdom.
What is the scientific name for Echinoderms?
The scientific name for Echinoderms is Echinodermata.
What phylum do echinoderms belong to?
Echinoderms belong to the phylum Echinodermata.
Echinoderms are parasitic or not?
As of yet, there is no known species of parasitic echinoderms.
Do echinoderms live in salt water?
Yes Eventually echinoderms do live in water.
Which group of invertebrates have a water vascular system and tube feet?
Echinodermates possess a water vascular system.
Do Echinoderms have backbone?
No not all Echinoderms have backbones like the starfish
How do echinoderms raise their young?
Echinoderms are born as zooplankton. There is no parental care.
In what environment do all echinoderms live?
Echinoderms live only in the sea.
What part of the ocean do echinoderms live?
Echinoderms are marine animals, which means they reside in the ocean. Echinoderms are found from the intertidal zone to the abyssal zone.
What evolved first cnidarians or echinoderms?
I believe Echinoderms evolved first.
Is radial symmetry common in echinoderms?
Yes, all echinoderms have radial symmetry.
