Echinodermata: Marine Organisms Quiz
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Which of the following is a special characteristic of the phylum Echinodermata?

  • Asymmetrical body
  • Bilateral symmetrical body
  • Pentamerous symmetrical body (correct)
  • Hexamerous symmetrical body
  • What is the complex of tubes called that echinoderms have?

  • Water vascular system (correct)
  • Excretory system
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • During which period were echinoderms well established, with an extensive fossil record?

  • Devonian period
  • Cambrian period (correct)
  • Jurassic period
  • Cretaceous period
  • Where are all the members of the phylum Echinodermata found?

    <p>Exclusively marine environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Pentamerous symmetry' in echinoderms?

    <p>Division into two equal halves along five axes/radii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which member of the phylum Echinodermata possesses an internal mesodermal skeleton composed of numerous ossicles of calcium carbonate?

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

    What characteristic feature gives the animals in the phylum Echinodermata their name?

    <p>Spiny or echino skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main example used to describe the features of echinoderms in the session?

    <p>Starfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the internal mesodermal skeleton in members of the phylum Echinodermata?

    <p>Calcareous ossicles with little magnesium carbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do most modern echinoderms show pentamerous symmetry as adults?

    <p>Due to a primarily sessile way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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