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Chapter 35, Problem 1U

Which of the following structures is not a component of the water-vascular system of an echinoderm?

a. Ossicles

b. Ampullae

c. Radial canals

d. Madreporites

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Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Echinoderms are the ancient animals that possess marine animals. They contain a unique hydraulic system that is composed of a central ring canal. For example: star fish.

Answer to Problem 1U

Correct answer:

Ossicles structure is not a component of the water-vascular system of an echinoderm. Therefore, option a. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for the correct statement:

Echinoderm has a water-vascular system that is formed by the components such as radial canals, ampullae and madreporite. It is a unique hydraulic system that is made up of a central ring canal.

Option a. is given as “Ossicles”.

As, “the structure ossicles is not responsible for the formation of water-vascular system of an echinoderm”, is the right answer.

Hence, option a. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “Ampullae”.

It is responsible for the formation of water-vascular system of an echinoderm. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option b. is given as “Radial canals”.

It causes the secretion of fluid through tubes in the water-vascular system. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “Madreporites”.

Madreporites are the components that are present in the water-vascular system of the echinoderms. So, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options b., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

The water-vascular system is present in the echinoderms for the exchange of liquid through the pores in the body of echinoderms.

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