Echinodermata (NOT VERY IMPORTANT) Flashcards
traits of Deuterstomia
- deuterostome development
- bilaterians
- defined by DNA
habitat of Echinodermata
marine
where do Echinodermata live in the ocean
on the sea floor (benthic)
body plan of Echinodermata
- thin epidermis covers an endoskeleton
what is unique to the Echinodermata
water vascular system
symmetry in ADULT Echinodermata
radial
why are Echinodermata bilaterians if their adults show radial symmetry
because their larva stage has bilateral symmetry
reproduction in Echinodermata
separate males and females (broadcast spawning)
five clades in Echinodermata
- Asteroidea
- Ophiuroidea
- Echinoidea
- Crinoidea
- Holothuroidea
Holothuroidea are
sea cucumbers
Crinoidea are
sea lilies and feather stars
Echinoidea are
sea urchins and sand dollars
Ophiuroidea are
brittle stars
Asteroidea are
sea stars and sea daises
least to most inclusive
sea Daisies: Asteroidea: Echinodermata: Deuterostomia: Bilateria: Eumetazoa: Metazoa