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Chapter 28: Q. 39 (page 777)

Describe the different classes of echinoderms using examples.

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Classes of phylum Echinodermata include Asteroids, Echinoidea, Ophiuroidea, Crinoidea, Holothuroidea,

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Step 1. Introduction

Echinoderms are members of the phylum Echinodermata.

Characteristics of Echinodermata:

  1. They appear like stars.
  2. They are exclusively marine.
  3. They have a celomic body.
  4. They are triploblastic.
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Step 2. Explanation

Classes of phylum Echinodermata include Asteroids, Echinoidea, Ophiuroidea, Crinoidea, and Holothuroidea.

Classes with examples:

  • Asteroids - Sea stars
  • Echinoidea - Sea urchins
  • Ophiuroidea - Brittle stars
  • Crinoidea - Sea lilies and feather stars
  • Holothuroidea - Sea cucumbers.

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