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Name one distinctive feature of echinoderms.


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Echinoderms:

  1. The main distinguishing characteristic of echinoderms is the existence of a water vascular system that helps with breathing, gaseous exchange, circulation of nutrients, waste elimination, and locomotion.
  2. Only marine life is included in the phylum of animals known as Echinodermata.
  3. So yes, there have been no indications of any terrestrial or freshwater echinoderms.
  4. These multicellular organisms have extremely developed organ systems.
  5. All of the species in this phylum share the same traits and characteristics.
  6. They have unique forms and are colorful creatures.

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