In this article we will discuss about the General Characters and Classification of Phylum Echinodermata. General Characteristics of Phylum Echinodermata: Some of the general characters of Phylum Echinodermata are listed below: 1. Habitat: All existing echinoderms are marine. They generally live at sea bottom borne are pelagic (free swimming in open water) and a few are sessile (attached to the [...]
The following points highlight the eight different structures of water vascular system in Asterias. The structures are: 1. Madreporite 2. Stone Canal 3. Ring Canal 4. Polian Vesicles 5. Tiedmann's Bodies 6. Radial Canals 7. Lateral or Podial Canals 8. Tube-Feet (Podia) and Ampulla. Structure # 1. Madreporite: The water vascular system starts with the madreporite and gives off a [...]
In this article we will discuss about Ophiura:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Ophiura 2. External Structures of Ophiura 3. Body Wall 4. Coelom 5. Digestive System 6. Respiratory System 7. Water Vascular System 8. Haemal System or Blood Lacunar System 9. Locomotion 10. Excretory System 11. Nervous System 12. Reproductive System. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Ophiura External Structures [...]