In shallow water at the beach, Manuel saw an animal whose body was protected by hard plates. Its body also had radial symmetry. The animal pumped water into its tube feet to move.

Which invertebrate group does this animal belong to?


A. mollusks


B. echinoderms


C. sponges


D arthropods

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The correct answer is B. echinoderms. Echinoderm is that name of the family that classifies starfish.

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Invertebrate animals are animals that have no backbone. Animals are classified according to Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.  The invertebrate group that the animal described above belongs to are;

  • B. Echinoderms

Echinoderms are a phylum of marine invertebrates. Examples are sea stars,  brittle stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, etc.

They undergo external fertilization and their reproduction is dimorphic. They have spiny skins whose outer parts are protected with hard plates.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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