Echinodermata Classification Flashcards
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What is Phylum Hemichordata also known as?

  • Brittle star
  • Sea cucumbers
  • Sea urchins and sand dollars
  • Acorn worm (correct)
  • What are the organisms classified under Class Echinoidea?

    Sea urchins and sand dollars

    What is Class Holothuroidea known for?

    Sea cucumbers

    Which marine creature is classified under Class Ophiuroidea?

    <p>Brittle star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organisms are found in Class Crinoidea?

    <p>Sea lilies and feather stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the organisms in Class Asteroidea?

    <p>Sea stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phylum Echinodermata Classification

    • Phylum Hemichordata:

      • Commonly known as acorn worms.
      • Characterized by characteristics that relate them to both echinoderms and chordates.
    • Class Echinoidea:

      • Includes sea urchins and sand dollars.
      • Known for their hard, endoskeletal plates and radially symmetrical body.
    • Class Holothuroidea:

      • Comprises sea cucumbers.
      • Noted for their elongated bodies and soft, leathery texture.
    • Class Ophiuroidea:

      • Represents brittle stars.
      • Features long, flexible arms and a distinct central disc.
    • Class Crinoidea:

      • Contains sea lilies and feather stars.
      • Often attached to the substrate by stalks in sea lilies, with feather stars being free-moving.
    • Class Asteroidea:

      • Includes sea stars (starfish).
      • Recognizable by their star-shaped body and ability to regenerate lost limbs.

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    Test your knowledge on the classification of Phylum Echinodermata with these flashcards. Each card provides a term and its corresponding definition, covering various classes such as Echinoidea and Asteroidea. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of marine biology.

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