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    sea ur·chin
    [sea urchin]
    noun
    sea urchin (noun) · sea urchins (plural noun)
    1. a marine echinoderm having a spherical or flattened shell covered in mobile spines, with a mouth on the underside and calcareous jaws.
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  2. Sea urchin | Description, Anatomy, & Facts | Britannica

    WEBApr 8, 2024 · sea urchin, any of about 950 living species of spiny marine invertebrate animals (class Echinoidea, phylum Echinodermata) with a …

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    In summary, Class Echinoidea presents a diverse array of echinoderms, each with unique morphological and ecological adaptations. From the movable spines of sea urchins to the flattened bodies of sand dollars, this class showcases the evolutionary versatility and adaptability of echinoderms within marine ecosystems. Class 3.
    Common examples of echinoderms include sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, and basket stars. How do echinoderms feed, and what is their feeding mechanism called? Echinoderms use a specialized feeding mechanism called Aristotle’s lantern in some species.
    The irregular echinoids, classified further as Atelostomata and Neognathostomata, include flattened sand dollars, sea biscuits, and heart urchins. Globally, sea urchins are distributed across all oceans. From the intertidal seashore to depths reaching 16,000 feet, they continue to inhabit every depth zone.
    Composition: The endoskeleton of echinoderms is composed of calcium carbonate, providing structural support. Adaptability: Depending on the species, the endoskeletal components can either be loosely connected, facilitating movement as seen in sea stars, or fused together to form a rigid structure, as observed in sea urchins.
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