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Echinodermata

Echinodermata

9.9
A group of sea animals with spiny skin, like starfish and sea urchins
  • noun
  • /ˌɛkɪnoʊˈdɜrmətə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Echinodermata are known for their unique water vascular system and spiny skin.

Examples

  • Starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars all belong to the Echinodermata.

  • Scientists have discovered several new species within the Echinodermata in the deep sea.

  • The phylum Echinodermata includes fascinating creatures like starfish.

  • Did you know that Echinodermata can regenerate lost limbs?

  • The independent arms of the sea star are characteristic of the phylum Echinodermata.

  • Examples of creatures in the phylum Echinodermata include the sea cucumber and the brittle star.

  • The marine ecosystem is home to various animals from the Echinodermata, such as sea urchins.

Synonyms

phylum Echinodermata
vsEchinodermata
  • Specialized
6.8

A group of sea animals with body parts that spread out from the middle, like starfish and sea urchins

uses the specific taxonomic rank term instead of general group wording

Compounds

phylum Echinodermata
  • Specialized
6.8

A group of sea animals with body parts that spread out from the middle, like starfish and sea urchins

Surface Forms

Echinodermata singular
Echinodermatas plural

Etymology

Echinodermata comes from Greek parts echino- meaning 'spiny' and -dermata meaning 'skin'. So it literally means 'spiny skin', a clear image for animals like starfish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers that have rough or spiny skin.