Echinoderm


Updated on 04/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Marine animal characterized by a fivefold radial symmetry, protected, depending on the species, by calcareous spikes or more or less developed calcite plates. Echinoderms include the starfishes, crinoid (sea daffodil), sea urchins, sea cucumbers and brittle stars. They have tubular "feet" and are able to move (very) slowly.
Source
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and IOWater
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.