Asked by Vivian Perez on Apr 26, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are members of a common group. Select the exception.
A) sea star
B) sea anemone
C) sea urchin
D) brittle star
E) sea cucumber
Sea Anemone
A marine animal with a polyp attached to the sea bottom, displaying a ring of tentacles around a central mouth.
Brittle Star
A type of echinoderm with a central disc and five long, slender, flexible arms, known for their ability to regenerate limbs and move by wriggling their arms.
- Identify the characteristics that distinguish major animal groups from one another.
Verified Answer
AB
Allyson BernickeMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
All other options (A, C, D, E) are members of the phylum Echinodermata, which are characterized by spiny skin and a water vascular system. Sea anemones belong to the phylum Cnidaria and have a different body plan and characteristics compared to echinoderms.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics that distinguish major animal groups from one another.