Biology
Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 24, Problem 7RQ
Summary Introduction

To enlist:

The three functions of the water-vascular system of echinoderms.

Introduction:

The echinoderms use the hydraulic system that serves the various functions in the body. The members possess an exoskeleton covered with spiny projections. The body plane of adults is radially symmetrical, while that of larvae is bilaterally symmetrical.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Describe the endoskeleton and other adaptations seen in echinoderms.
What are three derived characters of echinoderms? Describe each.
Identify the distinguishing characteristics of echinoderms.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Text book image
    Concepts of Biology
    Biology
    ISBN:9781938168116
    Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
    Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College