Which group of animals are named because of their spiny skin and have a peculiar
water-driven tube system that they use for moving around?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Echinodermata
- The group of animals named because of their spiny skin and characterized by a peculiar water-driven tube system for movement are "Echinoderms."
- Echinoderms include animals like sea stars (starfish), sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and brittle stars. They have a unique water vascular system that they use for locomotion, feeding, and respiration.
- This system uses water pressure to operate tube feet, which extend and retract, allowing echinoderms to move and perform various functions.
- Echinoderms are primarily marine animals and are known for their distinctive appearance and ecological roles in marine ecosystems