Starfish Anatomy Diagram Quiz

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Sticky suction cups on the ventral side.

Rays

On the tip of each ray. Signup and view all the answers

The bottom side; back. Signup and view all the answers

The top side; front. Signup and view all the answers

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Mouth: Located on the ventral side, serving as the entry point for food.
Tube Feet: Found on the ventral side, these are sticky suction cups that assist in movement and feeding.
Rays: Refers to the arms of a starfish, typically five in number, extending from the central disc.
Eye Spot: Positioned at the tip of each ray, sensitive to light, aiding in navigation.

Ventral Side: Known as the bottom side, where the mouth is located; crucial for feeding.
Dorsal Side: The top side or front, which is used for protection and sensory functions.

Echinodermata: The phylum that includes starfish, characterized by their radial symmetry and a water vascular system.
Radial Symmetry: A type of symmetry seen in starfish, allowing for a circular arrangement of body parts around a central axis.