Asked by Monica Cheyenne on May 26, 2024
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Sea stars eat:
A) large fish.
B) mostly algae.
C) sea weed.
D) mostly crustaceans and mollusks.
E) debris on the bottom.
Mollusks
A large and diverse phylum of invertebrates that includes snails, slugs, oysters, and octopuses, with a soft body and, frequently, a calcium carbonate shell.
Crustaceans
A diverse group of aquatic animals that have a hard exoskeleton, including species such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
- Identify and describe the feeding habits and diets of different marine creatures, particularly echinoderms.
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meryam pachirMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sea stars primarily feed on invertebrates such as crustaceans and mollusks. They have a unique feeding mechanism that allows them to consume prey much larger than their mouths would seemingly allow.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the feeding habits and diets of different marine creatures, particularly echinoderms.