GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ECHINODERMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the class known for its representing organisms:sea stars
A
Class Asteroidea
B
Class Echinoidea
C
Class Holothuroidea
D
Class Crinoidea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most well-known echinoderms are members of class Asteroidea, or sea stars. They come in a large variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, with more than 1, 800 species known so far.

Detailed explanation-2: -Starfish or sea stars are star-shaped echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea (/ˌæstəˈrɔɪdiə/). Common usage frequently finds these names being also applied to ophiuroids, which are correctly referred to as brittle stars or basket stars. Starfish are also known as asteroids due to being in the class Asteroidea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Starfish belong to the class Asteroidea, derived from the Greek words “aster” (a star) and “eidos“ (form, likeness, appearance). There are more than 1600 species of starfish alive today, and they have an important role in the community structure of the ocean floor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Starfish belongs to the Class Asteroidea and genus Asterias.

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