The phylum Echinodermata , which contains about 6000 species, gets its name from the Greek, literally meaning "spiny skin." Many echinoderms actually do have "spiny" skin, but others do not. This phylum exists exclusively in the sea, and cannot be found on land or in fresh water. All echinoderms have one thing in common: radial symmetry. This means that the creatures have appendages (or body construction) which point outward from the center of the body like the spokes on a bicycle wheel. Furthermore, these appendages usually occur in multiples of five, although there are a few exceptions. There are several well known members of this group, like sea stars and sea urchins. The radial symmetry is obvious in these creatures.
Answer: Pacific Northwest Animals & Birds
- Spotted and snowy owls.
- Bald and Golden eagles.
- Pileated woodpecker.
- Rufous hummingbird.
- Great Blue Heron and Canada goose.
- Seabirds, including cormorant.
- Bear.
- Olympic marmot.
Kitsap Peninsula:
Marine mammals of the sound include orcas, sea lions, sea otters, gray whales, humpback whales, and harbor seals. Underwater plants provide food, breeding areas, nurseries, and resting places for wildlife in the sound.
Answer:
Most genes contain the information needed to make functional molecules called proteins.
