Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary material of the endoskeleton in echinoderms?
What is the primary material of the endoskeleton in echinoderms?
- Fibrous cartilage
- Calcium-rich ossicles (correct)
- Chitin exoskeleton
- Silica-based plates
What do the plates of the endoskeleton in echinoderms bear?
What do the plates of the endoskeleton in echinoderms bear?
- Tentacles
- Spines (correct)
- Suckers
- Eyes
What do the ossicles provide for echinoderms?
What do the ossicles provide for echinoderms?
- Sites for muscle attachment and shell-like protection (correct)
- Sites for sensory perception
- Protection against predators
- Energy for locomotion
Study Notes
Echinoderm Endoskeleton
- The primary material of the endoskeleton in echinoderms is calcium carbonate.
- The plates of the endoskeleton in echinoderms bear movable, calcium carbonate ossicles.
- The ossicles provide a flexible, yet protective, support structure for echinoderms.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of echinoderms with this quiz! Learn about the unique characteristics of these marine animals, including their endoskeleton made of ossicles and other fundamental traits.