echinoderm

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Noun — A radially symmetric, spiny-skinned marine animal of the phylum Echinodermata, such as a sea star, sea urchin, or sea cucumber.

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marine echinoderm echinoderm larvae echinoderm skeleton

This is a scientific term used mainly in biology and marine science.

Etymology

English took the word from French échinoderme, which was built from echino- and -derm. It follows the plural of the 18th-century Latin form echinoderma.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an echinoderm?

An echinoderm is a spiny-skinned marine animal of the phylum Echinodermata. It has radial symmetry.

What animals are echinoderms?

Echinoderms include sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, crinoids, and sand dollars.

Are echinoderms invertebrates?

Yes. Echinoderms are a kind of invertebrate, meaning they have no backbone.

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