Echinodermata
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Portia Ophioderma rubicundum
Brittle Star
Classification of animal in Phylum
• five well-defined clases: • Crinoidea (sea lilies and feather
stars),• Ophiuroidea (basket stars and brittle
stars) • Asteroidea (starfishes)• Echinoidea (sea urchins, sand dollars,
and sea biscuits)• and Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers).
Body form
Spiny-skinnedOr wart-like bumpssymmetricalCan loose up to 3 limbs
Reproduction
• Echinoderms have the ability to regenerate new parts asexually.
• They also have separate sexes with reproductive organs in each arm.
• Sexual reproduction involves releasing gametes into the water (external fertilization).
• Seahorses: males give birth
Digestive System
Urchins are herbivores (they eat plants)
starfish are predators and scavengersother feed on waste.
Respiratory System
• Gills on the skin which exchange gases
Living Environment
• Mainly marine environment
• Live in slightly salty water
• Live in shallow and deep waters.
Circulatory System
Open circulatory system
Cilia circulates fluids through the arms.
Interaction with humans
• They are more related to humans than any other invertebrate.
Unique Features
• External skeletons
• There is no head
• Usually have mouth on the underside
• Anus usually on top
Pictures!!
Sea Urchin
Sea Cucumber
Basket Star
Citing
Various Authors. Think Quest. May 21, 2009.
<http://library.thinkquest.org/28751/review/animals/7.html>