phylum echinodermata 2012 2013
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Phylum EchinodermataKingdom Animalia
Name and Body Symmetry• echino = “bumpy” or
“spiny”• derm = “skin”
• Echinoderms are radially symmetrical=equal units arranged in a circle around a central disk
• Many have five equal units so we can specify that they have pentamerous radial symmetry as adults
Distribution & Habitat, Reproduction-Found worldwide-Epibenthic, Epifauna-External fertilization-External development-Planktonic larvae (unlike adult they are bilaterally symmetrical)
Locomotion-Slow moving creatures-Most use tube feet-watch
1) Class Ophiuroidea – The Brittle Stars
2) Class Echinoidea – Sea Urchins & Sand Dollars
Aristotle’s Lantern
Sand Dollars
Watch a sand dollar move
3) Class Holothuroidea – Sea CucumbersWatch a sea cucumber
4) Class Crinoidea – Feather Stars & Sea
Lilies
5) Class Asteroidea – The Sea Stars
Sea Stars