Lecture 24 Flashcards
1
Q
What two phyla does Deuterostomia include
A
Echinodermata & Chordata
2
Q
What are Echinodermata
A
sea stars, sea urchins, sea lilies, sea cucumbers
-slow & sessile
-diffuse nervous system (no brain)
-mouth at center of arms
3
Q
Characteristics of echinodermata
A
Adults: Penta-radial symmetry
-engage in broadcast spawning (fertilization occurs in open water)
-larvae are planktonic
-have tube feet
4
Q
What does madreporite mean
A
allows water to flow in & out of the system
5
Q
What are the 5 Echinoderm classes
A
- Class Asteroidea (sea stars/sun stars)
- Class Echinoidea (sea urchins/sand dollars)
- Class Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers)